Donavan McKinney wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District
McKinney won by about 52% to 48%, overcoming Thanedar’s funding edge and backing from major party leaders.
- State Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
- Propelled by endorsements from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, McKinney leveraged his background as a democratic socialist to challenge Thanedar's evolving policy stances.
- Throughout his term, Thanedar faced criticism for accepting corporate PAC donations and spending taxpayer funds on advertising, issues McKinney highlighted during the campaign.
- The victory restores African-American representation to the majority-Black district, ending nearly 70 years without Black congressional representation since Thanedar, an Indian-American, won the seat in 2022.
- As Detroit remains a solidly Democratic stronghold, McKinney is expected to secure the seat in November's general election and head to Washington next year.
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Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
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