Michigan Republican faces fire on Iran war in bellwether race
Democrat Chedrick Greene is using opposition to the U.S. war in Iran as a key issue in his campaign against Republican Jason Tunney in a closely watched Michigan state senate special election. The outcome of the May 5 race could shift the balance of power in the Michigan Senate, currently held by Democrats by a single seat. Both campaigns have drawn high-profile surrogates, with Pete Buttigieg supporting Greene and Rep. John James backing Tunney, as early voting is already underway.
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Democrat Chedrick Greene’s campaign used the Iran war as a pressure point against Republican rival Jason Tunney on Wednesday, as their pivotal Michigan state senate race hits the homestretch. The two men are competing to represent a toss-up district for a special election set for May 5. The race is significant as Democrats currently have a one-seat majority in the Michigan Senate. If Tunney were to win, the chamber would be tied 19-19. Recommended Stories DeSantis deja vu: Florida governor follows familiar script from failed 2024 campaign NRCC rolls out new MAGA majority candidates ahead of 2026 midterms SEE IT: DeSantis unveils new Florida map to net GOP four House seats Greene highlighted the war in Iran, warning that the 35th District is “not happy” that the United States is involved…
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