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RandySF

(82,152 posts)
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 02:05 AM Thursday

SPOTLIGHT RACE: :Chedrick Greene for MI-SD35 (Special Election)

U.S. Marine Veteran, Fire Captain, son, brother, and father — Chedrick Greene is running for State Senate District 35 to make life more affordable and bring better opportunities to mid-Michigan.

Born and raised in Saginaw, Chedrick is a lifelong resident with deep community roots, a big heart for helping his neighbors, and the leadership needed to help Lansing work better for our families.

His dad worked as a short-haul trucker and drove buses for Saginaw Public Schools. His mom worked as a customer sales rep for a GM auto supplier. Chedrick’s parents raised him to value service, know hard work, and that there’s dignity in all jobs.

During a 30-year career of decorated service with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Chedrick served in a dozen nations, including deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He achieved the highest rank possible for enlisted officers — Sergeant Major E-9 — and earned multiple honors, including:

- MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
- NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH COMBAT VALOR
- COMBAT ACTION RIBBON

Chedrick recently worked as District Assistant for our Michigan Senate District 35 Office— representing then-State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet at meetings and events, monitoring legislative developments and constituent relations.

In March 2023, Governor Whitmer appointed Chedrick to serve a two-year term on the Statewide Housing Partnership under the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

Chedrick’s work and service experiences have given him:

- A deep understanding of the challenges families face
- A deep appreciation for how personal responsibility, collective action, government, and strong leadership all play a part in how we rise or fall.

Overlapping his military service, Chedrick has worked with the City of Saginaw Fire Department for more than 26 years, leading as Fire Captain and Community Relations Liaison.

In his liaison role, he has dedicated time to:

- East Side Soup Kitchen
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- City of Saginaw
- Cathedral District’s Children’s Festival
- Saginaw Public Schools
- And more

Love of country and community defines Chedrick’s life’s work and will shape his leadership as the next State Senator serving Senate District 35.

He will lead on what we need most in this moment:

- LOWER COSTS
- BETTER JOBS
- STRONGER SCHOOLS
- SAFER COMMUNITIES
-PROTECTED FREEDOMS




https://chedrickgreene.com/

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SPOTLIGHT RACE: :Chedrick Greene for MI-SD35 (Special Election) (Original Post) RandySF Thursday OP
Inquiry about upcoming special elections? Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask. Tempus Fugit 5 hrs ago #1
Welcome to DU, Tempus Fugit! sheshe2 4 hrs ago #2
Welcome to DU surfered 3 hrs ago #3
Welcome to DU!! GP6971 3 hrs ago #4

Tempus Fugit

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1. Inquiry about upcoming special elections? Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask.
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 06:35 PM
5 hrs ago

First of all, as a brand spanking new user, thank you for the well written summary. Special state legislative elections certainly need more attention then they have been getting lately. Luckily, that's changing this year.

Does this forum have a mega thread for upcoming state legislative special elections? I am rather clueless to how things are organized, so if somebody could point me to an appropriate directory, that would be appreciated.

Also, I wanted to start a thread on some Michigan state legislative races as soon as I am able to, but I am not sure which place would be the best to do this.

Finally, is there an introduce yourself thread somewhere in this community?

Any assistance to a DU newbie would be welcome.

sheshe2

(96,616 posts)
2. Welcome to DU, Tempus Fugit!
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 07:37 PM
4 hrs ago

You can introduce yourself to our community in The DU Lounge.

Also, I wanted to start a thread on some Michigan state legislative races as soon as I am able to, but I am not sure which place would be the best to do this.


You can post such threads in the State Forums or in General Discussion. The state forum posts will appear on the Latest or Greatest pages.

I hope this helps you get started. I am glad you are here; we need all the help we can get with the upcoming elections.

Welcome.


surfered

(12,341 posts)
3. Welcome to DU
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 08:08 PM
3 hrs ago

RandySF is a good source for elections. You can find him in Member Lookup in My DU.

Also your Profile is a good place to inform us about yourself.

Welcome!

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