Democrats keep control of Michigan state Senate after special election win
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special state Senate election in Michigan, securing continued Democratic control of the closely divided chamber with a 20-18 majority.
- Greene, a Marine veteran and firefighter, defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, to replace Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who resigned after being elected to Congress.
- Democrats also hold the governorship in Michigan, while Republicans maintain a 58-52 majority in the state House, highlighting the state's political competitiveness.
- Greene’s decisive 22-point lead in the 35th Senate District contrasts with the narrow margin by which Kamala Harris won the same district in the 2024 presidential race.
- The special election drew attention from prominent party members, reflecting its significance in a key battleground state during the 2024 election cycle.
