Special election for control of Michigan's state Senate may offer fall midterm clues
Summary
A special election is happening in a small Michigan district to fill a state Senate seat. The election could decide if Democrats keep their narrow majority in the state Senate before Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s term ends in January.Key Facts
- The election is for Michigan’s 35th state Senate district.
- The candidates are Democrat Chedrick Greene, Republican Jason Tunney, and Libertarian Ali Sledz.
- The district includes Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland, about 100 miles north of Detroit.
- The seat became vacant in January 2025.
- Democrats currently hold a slim 19-18 majority in the state Senate.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a Democrat and is term-limited, meaning she cannot run again.
- The election outcome could affect the state Senate’s control and legislative work before January.
- A competitive race is expected for governor in November after Whitmer leaves office.
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