Greene wins Michigan special election, ensuring Democrats keep state Senate control
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election in Michigan’s 35th Senate District, maintaining Democratic control of the state Senate during Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s remaining term.
- Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, defeated Republican Jason Tunney in a district that includes Saginaw and Bay City, a key battleground area reflective of broader Midwestern political trends.
- The election was closely watched as a potential indicator for the November midterms, with Democrats currently holding a narrow 19-18 majority in the state Senate.
- Republicans criticized the timing of the special election, claiming Whitmer delayed calling it, leaving the district without representation for nearly 500 days.
- Despite Republican Donald Trump winning the counties in the 2024 presidential race, the district remains competitive, with a diverse electorate including union voters and a significant Black population.
