GOP lawmaker’s comments on Democratic senator-elect’s military background draw scrutiny

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 234

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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As Republicans around the state grapple with the fallout of a 20-point loss in Tuesday’s special election for the 35th Michigan Senate District, one GOP lawmaker specifically took to Facebook to question how state Sen.-elect Chedrick Greene, a U.S. Marine veteran, could maintain his values and run as a Democrat.

Rep. Angela Rigas (R-Alto) commented on Facebook in the early hours of Wednesday morning, “It’s weird to me that one could serve …

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