LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has called for a special election to fill a vacant Senate seat.

In a press release from the governor’s office, it says that Gov. Whitmer sent a letter the Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calling for the special election for the 35th Senate district.

The Seat became vacant after former Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned following her election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 8th Congressional District.

“Today, I am calling a special election for the 35th Senate District that represents parts of Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties,” said Governor Whitmer. “We have a lot of good work to get done before the end of next year. Michiganders want us to create jobs and grow the economy, invest in schools and boost lit

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