Establishment frustrations, calls for local representation fueled McKinney’s primary win

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,212

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Shri Thanedar, the second-term Democratic U.S. representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, will not be up for reelection come fall, following a successful primary challenge from state Rep. Donavan McKinney, a native Detroiter who has promised to fight for a Democratic Party that represents the interests of working people.

Following his primary success in the deep blue Democratic district, which includes portions of Detroit, as well as Grosse Pointe and the Downriver region, McKinney …

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