McKinney Ousts Thanedar in Michigan 13th District Primary
Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, winning 51.47% of the vote. The victory marks a shift in Detroit’s representation and signals strong progressive momentum, as McKinney secured backing from national figures like Bernie Sanders and Rashida Tlaib. Thanedar, who self-funded his campaign with over $13.6 million, lost despite his high profile and anti-Trump stance. McKinney will face Republican T.P. Nykoriak in November, a race he is expected to win given the district’s solidly Democratic leanings.
