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Sharon MacDonell

State Representative,
Michigan House District 56

Democrat

The proof:

Sharon sponsored a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.

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What to do now:

Thank Sharon for her support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

What to say:

Thank them for their consistency. Your support will encourage them to continue to vote this way, and may give them the confidence to become a stronger advocate of pro-choice legislation.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Sharon

This candidate has been endorsed by Red Wine & Blue, a diverse nationwide movement of suburban women fighting extremism, based on their demonstrated support for reproductive freedom, public education, and democracy.

Sep 30, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan have endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.

Sep 20, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan endorsed this candidate in the 2024 Primary Election, calling them a "Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion".

Jul 22, 2024

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“Defending reproductive rights is something I have always been proud of and will continue to fight for as your State Representative. Thank you to @mippadvocates for your endorsement! #womensrightsarehumanrights”

Apr 26, 2024

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EMILY's List, which coaches and supports pro-choice women to run for office at every level of government, has endorsed this candidate.

Jan 1, 2024

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Sponsored HB 4951

Sharon sponsored a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0474

Sharon voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4949

Sharon voted to pass a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0476

Sharon voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Sharon voted to pass a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.

Nov 1, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4949

Sharon sponsored a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4950

Sharon sponsored a bill that replaces references to “elective abortion” with “abortion”.

Sep 7, 2023

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“Today marks one year after fall of Roe v. Wade & now 25 million women live in states with abortion bans or restrictions. We are on the front line, protecting your reproductive rights. 2024 is going to be pivotal for Michigan and for this nation.”

Jun 24, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Sharon voted to pass a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.

May 3, 2023

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Voted Yes on HR 0072

Sharon voted to pass a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.

Apr 13, 2023

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Sponsored HR 0072

Sharon sponsored a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.

Apr 12, 2023

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“I will say it every day…people's lives are at risk. Reproductive rights are about the legal right to contraception, abortion, fertility treatment, reproductive health, and access to information about one's reproductive body. I am proud to be endorsed by @VOTEPROCHOICE #vote”

Aug 27, 2022

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“Judge Cunningham's preliminary injunction temporarily blocking Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban provided short term protections for women. We must PERMANENTLY protect reproductive rights. I am proud to be endorsed by @VoteChoice Please make a plan to make your vote count in November”

Aug 20, 2022

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MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.

Aug 1, 2022

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