Michigan Special Election Determines State Senate Control and Midterm Insights
A special election in Michigan's 35th state Senate district is set to determine whether Democrats can maintain their slim majority in the state Senate. The election, which took place in a swing district about 100 miles north of Detroit, saw Democrat Chedrick Greene competing against Republican Jason Tunney and Libertarian Ali Sledz. The seat has been vacant since January 2025, and the outcome will influence the legislative agenda for the remaining months of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term. The district, which includes Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland, is considered a microcosm of the Midwest and a potential indicator of voter sentiment ahead of the November midterms. 
