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Melanie Macey

Democratic · MI · Policy and Government Affairs Director, Promote the Vote Fund

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Melanie Macey is a Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 6 and Policy and Government Affairs Director at Promote the Vote Fund. She previously served as a Royal Oak city commissioner and library board trustee and worked as a legal-aid attorney and public-interest career counselor at the University of Michigan Law School.

Campaign Finance Information — State Representative District 6

Campaign Finance Information · State Representative District 6 · August 4, 2026

Data last updated July 27, 2026

Raised
$52,063
Loans
$3,906

Loans are borrowed money the campaign reported receiving — often from the candidate themselves — and are not counted in Raised.

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • NOT EMPLOYED$10,825
  • RETIRED$9,825
  • ATTORNEY$5,473
  • SELF EMPLOYED$1,325
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  • ATTORNEY/CONSULTANT$1,225
Direct contributions by size
  • $1,000-$4,999$25,700
  • $500-$999$7,450
  • $250-$499$6,200
  • $100-$249$9,862
  • $1-$99$2,851

Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com

Track record

Environment and Public Health

· 1 record

  • 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, 2022For

    Source: wxyz.com · researched July 11, 2026

Election Integrity

· 1 record

  • 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, 2025For

    Source: static1.squarespace.com · researched July 11, 2026

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

Integrity and Ethics

· 1 record

  • On July 30, 2021, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a mandamus order requiring Royal Oak officials, including Melanie Macey in her official capacity as commissioner, to place a proposed Veterans Memorial ordinance on the ballot.

    July 30, 2021

    Source: courts.michigan.gov · researched July 11, 2026

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Profile last researched July 11, 2026.