Kristen McDonald Rivet

Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman

FILE - The state Capitol building is seen on Dec. 12, 2012, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

By ROBERT YOON – Associated Press

Updated 24 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — After 16 months without representation in the state Senate, voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the chamber on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.

Michigan Democrats won a state government trifecta in 2022 — control of the governorship and both chambers of the state Legislature — but they lost the state House in 2024 and now cling to a 19-18 state Senate majority. A Republican victory on Tuesday would deadlock the body at 19 senators each.

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When do polls close?

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What’s on the ballot?

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Who gets to vote?

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How many people actually vote?

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How much of the vote is cast early or by absentee ballot?

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When are early and absentee votes released?

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How long does vote-counting usually take?

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Are we there yet?

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