| On Tuesday, Michigan Democrats won a special election in a swing state senate district, overperforming by a whopping 19 points in “closely fought territory” that “includes portions of three counties, all of which President Trump carried in 2024.”
Chedrick Greene’s win in swing territory SD-35 means alarm bells are ringing for Tom Barrett, Bill Huizenga, and every Michigan Republican running for Congress.
REMINDER: SD-35 is located in the heart of battleground MI-08, a Trump +2 and Toss-Up district that is a key hold for the House majority. This win is a sign of momentum for Kristen McDonald Rivet, who is going all gas, no brakes into November in Toss-Up MI-08.
DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
“Michigan voters made it clear: they’ve had enough of Republicans prioritizing their party bosses and putting special interests ahead of working people. Michiganders are ready for new leadership to stop the chaos in Washington, and they’ll hold Tom Barrett, Bill Huizenga, and Michigan Republicans accountable this November.”
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- Detroit News: “Democrat Chedrick Greene won Tuesday’s pivotal special election in Michigan’s 35th Senate District, providing his party a direct sign of momentum in a battleground state ahead of the November midterm.”
- Detroit Free Press: “Picking up a relatively competitive seat in a special election is also an encouraging sign for Democrats as the political calendar barrels toward the midterm elections, when a U.S. Senate seat, the governor’s office and more key races will be on the ballot in Michigan… Tuesday’s results likely set off a few warning signs for Michigan Republicans.”
- Crain’s Detroit: Democrat’s 19-point win in Michigan bellwether could signal tough road for GOP in midterms
- A Saginaw Democrat’s resounding victory in a special legislative election could signal trouble for Republicans in the fall midterms…
- The margin of victory prompted bullishness among Democrats that they may be on the verge of a November wave.
- Michigan Advance: “But this race is also being viewed by leaders and pundits on both sides as a bellwether for the November 2026 midterms, both in Michigan and nationally, as Democrats across the country will seek to take back control of one or both chambers of Congress, while Michigan Democrats will seek to reclaim the state House, while maintaining control of the governor’s office and the state Senate.”
- New York Times: “Still, both parties were eager to demonstrate strength in a district, northwest of Detroit, that includes some of the most closely fought territory in statewide and presidential elections. […] The district is home to blue-collar workers, who both parties covet, but who have drifted toward Republicans in recent elections. The district includes portions of three counties, all of which President Trump carried in 2024 as he narrowly won Michigan’s electoral votes.”
- CNN: Democrat Chedrick Greene’s win in Michigan state Senate election gives the party another over-performance
- Daily Beast: “The election on Tuesday to fill the vacant seat in a deep-purple battleground state and swing district had been viewed as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms as American voters sour on President Donald Trump.”
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