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Democrats Maintain Senate Majority in Michigan

Updated 2026-05-06 03:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

Democrat Chedrick Greene is projected to win the special state Senate race in Michigan, expanding his party’s narrow majority from 19-18 to 20-18. This victory eases Democrats' path to key legislative goals.

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Democrats in Michigan keep state Senate majority with special election win

Democrat Chedrick Greene is projected to win the special state Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, preserving his party’s narrow majority in the chamber. With Greene’s projected victory in the 35th District, Democrats’ advantage expands from 19-18 to 20-18, easing their path to a

2026-05-06 02:35 UTC