Love of country AND community
U.S. Marine Veteran, retired Fire Captain, son, brother, and father — Chedrick Greene became Michigan’s newest state Senator in May 2026 after winning the special election for District 35. He is running for the full, four-year Senate term this November, prioritizing making life more affordable, safe, and free here in 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 and bring better opportunities to mid-Michigan.
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.
Military Service
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
REPRESENTING SENATE DISTRICT 35
On May 21, 2026, Chedrick was sworn-in as Senator for Michigan’s 35th district to complete the final months of the term vacated by then-State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet.
From summer 2024 to spring 2025, Chedrick was District Assistant under McDonald Rivet, attending meetings and events, monitoring legislative developments and facilitating 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
Firefighting and Community Service
Overlapping most of his military service, Chedrick recently retired after 27 years with the City of Saginaw Fire Department, where he led as Fire Captain and Community Relations Liaison.
In his liaison role, and as a community member, he has dedicated time to:
- East Side Soup Kitchen
- R.E.A.D. mentoring
- Starting a fire cadet academy for minority youth
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Saginaw County ‘Big’ mentoring
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- City of Saginaw
- Cathedral District’s Children’s Festival
- Saginaw Public Schools
- And more
Leadership and
Civic Roles
As President of the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza, Chedrick helped lead its expansion to include a monument for veterans of Middle East conflicts and future wars.
He has also strengthened his community connections and sharpened his leadership skills in these roles:
- 2025 Cohort of the Henry Marsh Institute for Public Policy
- Crime Stoppers, Vice-President
- Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce’s Saginaw Valley African American Leadership Training Institute (SVAALTI)
- 1000 Leaders Initiative sponsored by County Vision 20/20
- Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) lifetime member
- Saginaw Exchange Club member
A Practical
Problem-Solver
Love of country and community defines Chedrick’s life’s work and shapes his leadership as State Senator for Senate District 35, which includes portions of Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties.
He will lead on what we need most in this moment:
- Lower costs
- Better jobs
- Stronger schools
- Safer communities
- Protected freedomS