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Democrats retain control of Michigan senate with ‘overperformance’ in special election

The Guardian · May 6, 2026, 4:15 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Chedrick Greene will have to defend his new perch in midterms, as Republican challenger vows to run again US politics live – latest updates Chedrick Greene, a Democratic firefighter and marine veteran, won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, allowing Democrats to retain control of state senate for the remainder of the year.In the race for Michigan’s 35th senate district, a constituency that former vice-president Kamala Harris won by only a single percentage point in 2024, Greene beat Republican Jason Tunney – clinching more than 58% of the vote, compared with Tunney’s 39%, according to local results. The district includes parts of Bay and Saginaw counties, purple areas of the state. Continue reading...

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