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 won a special state Senate election in Michigan on Tuesday. “Greene, a Marine veteran and firefighter, defeated […]
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Democrats hold Michigan Senate majority with special election win in District 35
(The Center Square) – Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election in Michigan’s 35th Senate District by a wide margin Tuesday night, preserving Democrats’ narrow majority in the chamber.
Republicans blow chance to tie state Senate with loss in 35th District special election - The Midwesterner
Michigan Republicans failed to drag candidate Jason Tunney’s campaign across the finish line on Tuesday’s special election to fill the 35th District Senate seat that has been vacant since January 1, 2025. Saginaw Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Tunney by 19.5 percentage points, as of Wednesday morning, according to WNEM. That’s a significant increase over former state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet’s 6.8% margin in 2022. The special election was …
Democrats Just Secured Another Special Election Win in Michigan
In another spectacular special-election night for Democrats, Michiganders voted Chedrick Greene for state Senate. This locks in the latest of wins for the burgeoning blue wave—and secures the party’s hold on the chamber until the end of 2026. Per the Associated Press, the first to call the race, Greene won with about 60% of the vote, in a highly competitive district that voted for Kamala Harris by less than 1% in 2024. The seat’s been empty for…
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