SAGINAW, Mich.—Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney in a special election for the state Senate’s District 35 seat, preserving Democratic control of the Senate.
The Michigan Senate consists of 38 seats; Democrats held a 19–18 majority, with Greene now giving them a two-vote cushion of 20–18. All the Senate seats will be back up for election in November, including District 35.
Tunney conceded the race in a post on X late Tuesday.
“Tonight, we fell short in the special election, but I’m incredibly proud of what this campaign accomplished together,” he said. “We worked hard every single day to run the best campaign. This is only the halfway point. As we head into November, the contrast between Chedrick and myself will only become clearer to more and more voters. I’m excited about what lies ahead, and I’m not going anywhere. Thank you for fighting alongside me. We’re just getting started!”…
Democrats Retain Control of Michigan State Senate With Greene’s Special Election Win
