Greene sworn in, restoring representation to long-vacant 35th state Senate District

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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After more than a year, the Michigan State Senate is back at full strength, as state Sen.-elect Chedrick Greene was sworn into the chamber Thursday morning.

Greene, a Saginaw fire captain and former U.S. Marine, was elected to represent Michigan’s 35th Senate District, a seat which sat vacant since its previous occupant, Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), was sworn into her new role as a U.S. representative.

Greene, a Democrat, defeated Republican …

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