Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Summary
Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election for Michigan’s 35th state Senate District, keeping Democrats in control of the state Senate during Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s term. Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney, and the seat will be up for election again in November.Key Facts
- Chedrick Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, won the Michigan 35th Senate District special election.
- Greene’s victory helps Democrats keep control of the Michigan state Senate.
- The 35th District includes Saginaw and Bay City and is near more conservative rural areas.
- Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, lost the election but plans to run again in November.
- Libertarian Ali Sledz finished third and far behind in the race.
- The special election fills a seat vacant since January 2025 and only covers the rest of the year.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan.
- Democrats held a narrow one-seat majority in the state Senate before this election.
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