MI-SD35: Democrats launch $250K investment in Michigan special election
A Democratic group dedicated to expanding their presence at the state legislature-level is rolling out a six-figure investment on Friday ahead of a May special election for a Michigan Senate seat, a true bellwether race that could have consequences for the upper chamber’s majority.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is spending $250,000 in the special election to support Democrat Chedrick Greene’s candidacy and spotlight the special election on May 5 for Michigan Senate District 35, according to details first shared with The Hill. The area includes portions of the Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties.
The seat was vacated by Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.), after she won her election in 2024 to represent the state’s 8th Congressional District. There hasn’t been an election for the seat in over a year.
Greene, a former aide to McDonald Rivet when she was state senator, is running against Republican Jason Tunney, a lawyer and businessman. The seat narrowly went for former Vice President Harris with just over 50 percent.
The special election has consequences for Democrats’ narrow 19-18 majority in the Michigan Senate. If Democrats win, they’ll maintain their narrow edge. However, the chamber would be tied if Republicans flip the seat.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5746965-michigan-democrats-special-election/