Donavan McKinney wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District
McKinney won with 51.9% of the vote after backing progressive priorities and drawing support from Bernie Sanders and Rashida Tlaib.
- On Tuesday, State Rep Donavan McKinney defeated Congressman Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, winning 51.9% to 48.1% with all precincts reporting.
- Thanedar ran as a progressive in 2022 but split with the Democratic Socialists in 2023, rebranding himself around strong support for Israel, which fueled friction against McKinney.
- McKinney garnered backing from Sen Bernie Sanders, Rep Rashida Tlaib, and Abdul El-Sayed, while Thanedar secured support from AIPAC, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
- Covering most of Detroit and Wayne County, the 13th Congressional District primary victory marks another win for a progressive-backed candidate, reflecting nuanced divisions within the Democratic Party.
- McKinney will face Republican nominee Nykoriak in the general election, holding a strong advantage as The Cook Political Report rates the district as solidly Democratic.
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Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar loses Democratic primary in Michigan
Shri Thanedar lost the Michigan Democratic primary to Donavan McKinney. McKinney secured victory with support from the party's progressive wing. Thanedar acknowledged the socialist movement's influence on the election outcome. His defeat may reduce Indian-American representation in the House. Thanedar expressed gratitude for his service and plans to remain active.
Donavan McKinney overtakes incumbent Thanedar
State Rep. Donavan McKinney bested two-term incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in Tuesday's Democratic primary to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District.Why it matters: The lifelong Detroiter's win likely returns Detroit to Black representation in Congress, which ended with Thanedar's 2022 victory.It also brings another victory for a progressive-backed candidate.McKinney won by a slim 51.9% to 48.1%, with the race called late Wednesday morni…
Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar ousted by DSA-backed Donavan McKinney in latest win for far-left
Dem Rep. Shri Thanedar was taken down Tuesday by Democratic Socialists of America-backed state Rep. Donavan McKinney in the latest primary victory for the hardcore progressive left.
JUST IN: Impeachment-Obsessed Democrat Loses Primary To Leftist Challenger
Rep. Shri Thanedar’s turbulent tenure in Congress came to an abrupt end Tuesday after NBC News projected the Michigan Democrat lost his party’s primary to state Rep. Donavan McKinney, a progressive challenger who capitalized on growing frustration with the incumbent. The loss marks another win for the Democratic Party’s left flank, which rallied behind McKinney with backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Senate candidate …
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