Melanie Macey
Democratic · MI
Melanie Macey is a lawyer who works on voting rights and a former Royal Oak city commissioner and library board trustee. She puts affordable housing, public schools and voting rights first.
Where Melanie Macey stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record)
Mixed record
Election Integrity (1 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
On May 9, 2022, Royal Oak joined No Mow May after Melanie Macey and local students brought the pollinator initiative to the city; Macey publicly explained the resulting pause in long-grass code enforcement.
May 9, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wxyz.com · researched July 11, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support · 1 oppose
On April 15, 2025, Melanie Macey submitted testimony on behalf of Promote the Vote supporting Michigan House Bill 4136 to expand access to voter-registration applications.
April 15, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: static1.squarespace.com · researched July 11, 2026
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a court order forcing Royal Oak officials, including commissioner Melanie Macey, to put a resident-petitioned veterans memorial protection ordinance on the November 2021 ballot after the city had refused.
July 30, 2021Opposes Election Integrity
Source: courts.michigan.gov · researched July 11, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On June 19, 2026, Downtown Newsmagazine endorsed Melanie Macey in the Democratic primary for Michigan House District 6.
June 19, 2026
Source: downtownpublications.com · researched July 11, 2026
On October 28, 2025, Royal Oak Public Library Board minutes documented Melanie Macey serving as board president and presiding when the board returned to open session.
October 28, 2025
Source: pub-royaloak.escribemeetings.com · researched July 11, 2026
Race Melanie Macey is in:
- 6th District Representative in State Legislature 2 Year Term (1) Position · November 3, 2026 · State House District 6; Michigan
Past race Melanie Macey ran in:
- State Representative District 6 · August 4, 2026 · State House District 6; Michigan
Profile last researched September 9, 2026.