Democrat Chedrick Greene Wins, Assuring Democratic Control of the Michigan Senate

Chedrick Greene

Democrat Chedrick Greene, a firefighter and Marine veteran, won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, a victory that ensures Democrats control the state Senate for the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final year in office, the Associated Press reports.

Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, in the race for Michigan’s 35th Senate District, which includes Saginaw and Bay City.

Before the election, Democrats held a 19–18 majority in the Senate. They will now have a 20–18 edge.

AP wrote:

The race was closely watched as a potential indicator for the upcoming midterms in this battleground state. The district is located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Detroit and includes Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. It is seen as reflective of the entire state and includes part of Saginaw County, the only Michigan county to back the winning presidential candidate in each of the last five elections