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State House — District 56 — Michigan 2026
Oakland County - Madison Heights, Hazel Park area 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
CAshok BaddiRepublican
Democrat-turned-Republican candidate for HD-56. Indian American community leader and longtime resident of Troy. Switched parties citing alignment with Republican values on education and gender issues. Immigrated from Hyderabad in 2005. Focuses on education reform, opposing efforts to scale back honors programs. Supports legal immigration pathways. Previously supported Democratic incumbent Sharon MacDonell.
FSharon MacDonellDemocratic
Incumbent Democratic representative for HD-56. Represents SW Bloomfield Township, Troy, Birmingham, Clawson, and Royal Oak areas. Won 2024 re-election with 57% of the vote. 95% environmental voting record with Michigan LCV. Serves on Appropriations, Oversight, Administrative Rules, and Tax Policy committees. Has supported repealing abortion restrictions, expanding government programs, and progressive environmental policies.
Communities in this district
City of Birmingham (Oakland Co.) · Bloomfield Township (Oakland Co.) · City of Clawson (Oakland Co.) · City of Royal Oak (Oakland Co.) · City of Troy (Oakland Co.)
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