Chedrick Greene wins Michigan special election, ensuring Democrats keep control of state Senate
Greene, a Marine veteran and firefighter, defeated Republican Jason Tunney and gave Democrats a 20-18 edge in the closely divided Senate.
- On Tuesday, Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in the special election for Michigan's 35th Senate District, ensuring Democrats maintain a 20-18 majority in the state Senate.
- The seat became vacant after U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet left for Congress in 2024, and Republicans argued Gov. Gretchen Whitmer waited too long to call the election, leaving the district without representation for nearly 500 days.
- Voter John Hall, a 69-year-old independent, cited economic concerns, noting he spent $58 on gas Tuesday compared to $35 and $40 two months ago, while Greene campaigned on lowering costs and his union backing.
- The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee invested $250,000, asserting the special election would "set the tone for midterms," though Republican strategist Jason Roe described the race as difficult given the overall political environment.
- Seen as a Midwest microcosm, the district remains competitive; Democrat Kamala Harris won by just over 1,000 votes in 2024. The seat is up for reelection in November, when Democrats aim to regain congressional power.
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Democrat Chedrick Greene’s win in Michigan state Senate election gives the party another over-performance
Michigan Democrats on Tuesday won a special election for a state Senate seat in another party over-performance after the district was almost evenly divided in the last presidential election.
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Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term. Whitmer, a Democrat, is term-limited and leaves office at year’s end. A fire captain…
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Michigan AdvanceGreene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber
Democrat Chedrick Greene, a Saginaw fire captain and former U.S. Marine, was elected to the Michigan Senate on Tuesday night with 60% of the vote, defeating Republican Jason Tunney in a crucial special election that keeps Democrats in control of…
Democrats Retain Control of Michigan State Senate With Greene’s Special Election Win
SAGINAW, Mich.—Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in a special election for the state Senate’s District 35 seat, preserving Democratic control of the Senate. The Michigan Senate consists of 38 seats; Democrats held a 19–18 majority, with Greene now giving them a two-vote cushion of 20–18. All the Senate seats will be back up for election in November, including District 35. Tunney conceded the race in a post on X late Tuesd…
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