Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election for Michigan Senate's 35th District on Tuesday, according to projections from CBS News. The race was called just before 11 p.m., with over 60% of the votes counted.
Key Takeaways
Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election for Michigan's Senate District 35 on Tuesday night, securing Democratic control of the state Senate.
- Democrat Chedrick Greene wins Michigan Senate District 35 special election
- Greene leads with 60% of votes counted, Tunney concedes
- Seat was vacant since January 2025 after Kristen McDonald Rivet's election to Congress
- Race seen as indicator for November midterms in battleground state
The victory keeps Democrats in control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. Greene led with 36,374 votes, followed by Republican Jason Tunney with 24,337 votes. Libertarian Ali Sledz received 1,054 votes.
The seat became vacant after former Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet was elected to the U.S. House in 2024. Whitmer called for a special election in August 2025, with the primary held on Feb. 3, 2026.
Greene is a Marine veteran and fire captain of the Saginaw Fire Department who previously worked as a district assistant under McDonald Rivet. He was appointed by Whitmer to the Statewide Housing Partnership in 2023.
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