Democrat Chedrick Greene Wins Michigan Special Election, Maintaining State Senate Majority

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:32:00 +0200

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won the special election for Michigan’s 35th Senate District, securing the Democratic Party’s control of the state Senate for the remainder of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s term. Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, in a closely watched race that includes Saginaw and Bay City and is surrounded by more conservative rural areas. The election was particularly significant because Democrats held a narrow one-seat majority in the chamber, making the outcome crucial for the party’s legislative agenda in the final months of Whitmer’s governorship. Greene campaigned on lowering costs and emphasized his union support, while Tunney focused on his conservative credentials and local roots. Libertarian candidate Ali Sledz also ran. Political observers view the district as a microcosm of Michigan, highlighting voter trends that could predict November’s midterm elections. While Democrats retained control, some strat