Michigan Senate control at stake in election. Other issues on ballot
Michigan voters are heading to the polls to elect a new state senator for the 35th District, which could impact the balance of power in the state Senate. The special election is also accompanied by various property tax and school bond proposals in select areas.
Michigan voters are deciding a special state Senate election in the 35th District, which spans Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. The winner will serve the remainder of former state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet's term, who was sworn in as a U.S. House member on Jan. 3, 2025. The three candidates are Republican Jason Tunney, Democrat Chedrick Greene, and Libertarian Ali Sledz. The outcome may affect the balance of power in the state Senate, currently held by Democrats 19-18. If Greene wins, Democrats will have a 20-18 majority, while a Tunney win would result in a 19-19 tie, with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchirst II casting tie-breaking votes. The election coincides with various school-related property tax and bond proposals in Metro Detroit areas, including the Avondale School District in Oakland County.
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