Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election for Michigan’s 35th state Senate District on Tuesday, defeating Republican Jason Tunney, according to projections by NBC News. The result ensures that Democrats will retain control of the Michigan state Senate.
The special election was held to fill a vacancy in the district. Both NBC News and the Washington Examiner reported on the outcome, noting its significance for the balance of power in the chamber.
NBC News, which projected Greene’s victory, described the Michigan Senate as “closely divided.” The network’s report highlighted that the win allows Democrats to maintain their majority.
The Washington Examiner characterized Greene’s win as “a crucial victory for his party.” The outlet noted that the race pitted Greene against Republican rival Jason Tunney.
With Greene’s election, the Democratic Party continues to hold the majority in the state Senate. The exact margin of control was not specified in the available reports, but the chamber was described as closely divided.
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