POLITICSAug 5 · 21:23 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITCorey Williams, Associated Press

Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar's tumble in 13th District race

Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in the 13th Congressional District primary, potentially restoring Detroit's Black representation in Congress. McKinney, a state representative, faces Republican Taras Nykoriak in the November general election. The 13th District, encompassing Detroit, had not had a Black representative since 2022.

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