Thanedar faces progressive challenge from McKinney in Michigan’s 13th District primary

Shri Thanedar, a two-term incumbent in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, faces a primary challenge from state Rep. Donavan McKinney, a progressive candidate. Thanedar emphasizes priorities like lowered costs and reproductive rights, while McKinney advocates for universal childcare and Medicare for All. The August 4 primary also includes write-in campaigns from disqualified Democrats Mary Waters and John Goci, and Republican T.P. Nykoriak is the lone GOP candidate after challenging opponents' ballot signatures.