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RandySF

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Thu Feb 5, 2026, 02:05 AM 3 hrs ago

SPOTLIGHT RACE: :Chedrick Greene for MI-SD35 (Special Election)

U.S. Marine Veteran, Fire Captain, son, brother, and father — Chedrick Greene is running for State Senate District 35 to make life more affordable and bring better opportunities to mid-Michigan.

Born and raised in Saginaw, Chedrick is a lifelong resident with deep community roots, a big heart for helping his neighbors, and the leadership needed to help Lansing work better for our families.

His dad worked as a short-haul trucker and drove buses for Saginaw Public Schools. His mom worked as a customer sales rep for a GM auto supplier. Chedrick’s parents raised him to value service, know hard work, and that there’s dignity in all jobs.

During a 30-year career of decorated service with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Chedrick served in a dozen nations, including deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He achieved the highest rank possible for enlisted officers — Sergeant Major E-9 — and earned multiple honors, including:

- MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
- NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH COMBAT VALOR
- COMBAT ACTION RIBBON

Chedrick recently worked as District Assistant for our Michigan Senate District 35 Office— representing then-State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet at meetings and events, monitoring legislative developments and constituent relations.

In March 2023, Governor Whitmer appointed Chedrick to serve a two-year term on the Statewide Housing Partnership under the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

Chedrick’s work and service experiences have given him:

- A deep understanding of the challenges families face
- A deep appreciation for how personal responsibility, collective action, government, and strong leadership all play a part in how we rise or fall.

Overlapping his military service, Chedrick has worked with the City of Saginaw Fire Department for more than 26 years, leading as Fire Captain and Community Relations Liaison.

In his liaison role, he has dedicated time to:

- East Side Soup Kitchen
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- City of Saginaw
- Cathedral District’s Children’s Festival
- Saginaw Public Schools
- And more

Love of country and community defines Chedrick’s life’s work and will shape his leadership as the next State Senator serving Senate District 35.

He will lead on what we need most in this moment:

- LOWER COSTS
- BETTER JOBS
- STRONGER SCHOOLS
- SAFER COMMUNITIES
-PROTECTED FREEDOMS




https://chedrickgreene.com/

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