Krista Moon

MI Senate District 35 Candidate Forum: Greene (D) vs Tunney (R)

Written by Krista Moon | 2/24/26 5:54 AM

The future of Michigan’s 35th State Senate District is on the ballot — and on March 24, you have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates.

Michigan Women is proud to partner with Saginaw Valley State University for the Great Lakes Bay Region Candidate Forum, and we’re inviting you to attend with us.

This is your chance to sit together, show up together, and stay informed together.

We have 14 VIP seats reserved in the lower level of the theatre for our Michigan Women community — available on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can also attend the general audience if our group seats fill up.

Either way, we hope you’ll join us.

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Event Details

Great Lakes Bay Region Candidate Forum – State Senate 35th District

  • 📍Location: Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts, Curtiss Hall, SVSU
  • 📆 Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  • Doors Open: 6:40 PM
  • 🎤 Forum: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and must be reserved in advance.

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What to Expect

Chedrick Greene (D) and Jason Tunney (R) will meet in a moderated Q&A forum led by:

  • Chad Livengood, The Detroit News
  • Zoe Clark, Michigan Public Radio

This is not a debate format. Instead, the evening will include:

  • Opening remarks from each candidate
  • Moderator-led questions
  • Questions prepared from topics submitted by the SVSU College Democrats and College Republicans
  • Audience-submitted topics
  • Closing statements

The evening will begin with a brief civility message from SVSU students before the forum starts.

This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the individuals seeking to represent Michigan’s 35th District — in their own words.

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Sit With Michigan Women (14 Reserved VIP Seats)

As a co-sponsor of this event, Michigan Women has been provided 14 VIP tickets in the theatre's lower level.

These seats are:

  • In the main level (not the balcony)
  • Reserved specifically for co-sponsors
  • First-come, first-served
  • Limited to 14 attendees

If you’d like to attend as a guest of Michigan Women and sit with our group, click the button below and complete the short form to secure your spot.


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Prefer General Admission?

If our Michigan Women group seats fill up — or if you prefer to sit in the general audience — you can reserve your free ticket directly through SVSU’s ticketing platform.

General public seating will be located in the balcony.

🎟️ Reserve general admission tickets

Tickets are free, but advance reservation is required. Once confirmed, you will receive instructions for downloading or printing your ticket. Please note:

  • Each ticket must be downloaded to your mobile device or printed in advance.
  • The confirmation email alone will not grant entry.
  • Unredeemed tickets at 6:50 PM may be released to overflow guests.

Please arrive early to ensure your seat is held.

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Important Event Policies

Please review before attending:

  • No-bag policy will be enforced.
    • Leave bags in your vehicle whenever possible.
    • Medically necessary bags will be inspected upon entry.
  • No signs allowed in the theatre.
  • Tickets not redeemed by 6:50 PM may be released to overflow guests.
  • Doors open at 6:40 PM. Arrive early.

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Can’t Attend in Person?

The forum will be livestreamed on YouTube:

👉 https://youtube.com/live/HSKktic1-yg

If you’re unable to join us at SVSU, we encourage you to tune in online and stay informed.

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Learn About the Candidates Before You Go

We’ve also prepared a voter guide for Michigan Senate District 35 on our website.

Take a few minutes to review the candidates’ backgrounds before attending:

👉 https://michwomen.com/blog/2026-candidates-for-michigan-senate-district-35

Being informed helps you ask better questions, evaluate responses thoughtfully, and engage in meaningful civic conversation.

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Why This Matters

Forums like this don’t happen often. They are one of the few opportunities where voters can:

  • Hear candidates answer the same questions
  • Compare leadership styles side-by-side
  • Observe tone, preparation, and depth
  • Engage in a structured civic setting

Democracy works best when citizens show up informed and engaged.

Let’s fill those seats.

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Join Us on March 24

We would love to see Michigan Women represented in the room.

If you’d like to sit with our group in the reserved lower-level section, be sure to claim one of the 14 VIP seats quickly.

👉 [Button: Secure My Seat With Michigan Women]

Or reserve general admission seating here:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/88887776/great-lakes-bay-region-candidate-forum-state-senate-35th-district-university-center-saginaw-valley-state-university

We look forward to seeing you there.

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