Democrat Chedrick Greene won his Michigan state senate race against Republican rival Jason Tunney on Tuesday, delivering a crucial victory for his party.

The special election in the 35th District was significant because if Tunney had prevailed, Democrats would have lost their majority in the state Senate, resulting in an even split. As it stands, the competitive seat will be up for election again in November, offering Tunney a second chance to flip the district red.

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