Greene wins Michigan Senate special election, Democrats retain control of chamber

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,316

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Democrat Chedrick Greene, a Saginaw fire captain and former U.S. Marine, was elected to the Michigan Senate on Tuesday night with 60% of the vote, defeating Republican Jason Tunney in a crucial special election that keeps Democrats in control of the chamber through the end of 2026.

“This is a win for affordability, for people who do everything right but still struggle because their wages aren’t keeping up with the soaring prices,” Greene said …

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