Chedrick Greene won the special election for the Michigan Senate seat representing Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland counties on May 6. Unofficial results show Greene secured victory by a margin of nearly 19 points, with 58.87% of the vote compared to Republican Jason Tunney’s 39.42%.
The result restores Democrats’ majority in the Michigan Senate to a 20–18 split. This allows Democrats to sustain one absence or defection while still maintaining the minimum of 19 votes needed to pass legislation.
Greene’s term will run only through the end of this year, as the seat will be up for election again in November. Tunney conceded after Tuesday’s results were announced and said he “fell short,” but indicated plans for a rematch against Greene in the fall general election.
The race was widely seen as an indicator of voter sentiment ahead of upcoming midterm elections as Democrats seek to maintain control over statewide offices and both chambers of the state legislature. The Michigan Chamber supported Tunney based on his positions on business and economic issues.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce encourages collaboration among businesses and policymakers to address economic challenges and strengthen community ties in Michigan, according to the official website. The organization includes about 5,000 businesses across all 83 counties that collectively employ more than a million residents and is led by a president and CEO along with volunteer board members from member organizations.
