Ahead of high-stakes Michigan Senate special election, both parties bring in heavy hitters

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Next Tuesday, May 5, voters in Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties will finally send a representative to the Michigan Senate for a seat that has sat empty for nearly 18 months.

Democrat Chedrick Greene, a Saginaw fire captain, Republican Jason Tunney, a Saginaw-based lawyer and Libertarian Ali Sledz, a self-described mom and Army spouse, are on the ballot in the special election for the 35th Michigan Senate District, with control of the chamber up for …

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