State Representative District 56
August 4, 2026 · State House District 56; Michigan · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 97 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 87,990 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 87,990) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 97.59, comparing state house districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Ashok Baddi
Republican · declared
Ashok Baddi is a small-business owner and community leader. He owns and operates Minuteman Press Rochester Hills and serves on the board of the Shirdi Temple in Rochester Hills. His campaign biography describes more than two decades of civic and faith-based service.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for
Sharon MacDonell
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Sharon MacDonell is the Democratic state representative for Michigan's 56th District, first elected in 2022. She earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Michigan and worked as a writer, journalist, video producer, and marketing and video manager. Before entering the Legislature, she co-founded Troy Indivisible and chaired the Troy Democratic Club.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Gun Control 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com