A special election for Michigan’s 35th State Senate District is set for May 5, to fill a seat that has been vacant since early 2025. The race pits Democrat Chedrick Greene against Republican Jason Tunney. Ali Sledz is also on the ticket as a Libertarian candidate. Greene, a Marine veteran and fire chief endorsed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, positions himself as a champion for working families. Tunney is a former prosecutor and business leader who has said he wants to strengthen public safety, support local schools, and reduce the tax and regulatory burden on Michigan families and small businesses. Six months later, both parties will go at it again with another election that may determine who controls the state Legislature....