Democrat Chedrick Greene wins Michigan’s 35th District special state Senate election, allowing Democrats to keep control of the closely divided state Senate for the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term. NBC News and The Hill report that Greene’s projected victory preserves his party’s majority in the chamber, which remains narrowly held. PBS NewsHour similarly projects Greene’s win and notes it secures Democratic control through the end of Whitmer’s term. After Greene’s projected election, The Hill reports the Democrats’ advantage in the Senate widens from 19–18 to 20–18, improving their ability to advance legislation.
The Guardian adds that Greene, a firefighter and marine veteran, defeats Republican challenger Jason Tunney with results indicating Greene receives more than 58% of the vote to Tunney’s 39%, citing local reporting. The Guardian also frames the race as an indicator ahead of upcoming elections, including that Republicans plan to contest again.
