Donavan McKinney

Three individuals—Abdul El-Sayed, Donavan McKinney, and William Lawrence—secured spots on Michigan's general election ballot after running on progressive platforms. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan and will face Mike Rogers in November. Sources cited record turnout efforts, noting that 12,000 volunteers knocked nearly 10,000 doors a day.

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.

Donavan McKinney defeated Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th District Congressional race, vowing to prioritize working people. McKinney, supported by Bernie Sanders, won by a 4 percentage-point margin and emphasized restoring Black representation and progressive policies like the Green New Deal.

Donavan McKinney celebrated his congressional win in the Democratic primary on Aug. 5, 2026, vowing to deliver for working people. He ousted Shri Thanedar in the election.

Donavan McKinney ousted Representative Shri Thanedar of Michigan on Tuesday. The event occurred in a House primary election.

Donavan McKinney defeated Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District primary, securing 51.9% of the vote. Thanedar, who had significant financial resources and backing from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, lost to McKinney, who received support from progressive Congressional Black Caucus members and Bernie Sanders. The district, a Democratic stronghold, will likely send McKinney to Congress.

Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar was defeated by DSA-backed Donavan McKinney. The result is part of a series of primary victories for DSA and other left-aligned candidates.

Donavan McKinney won the Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District with 51.47% of the vote in Wayne County, defeating incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar. The district includes parts of Detroit and several other communities. McKinney has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023.

The Associated Press projects Donavan McKinney will win the U.S. House District 13 primary election. McKinney advances to the November 2026 general election.

Progressive candidates in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary faced unexpected challenges as moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed remained in a tight race. Mixed results for progressive candidates in other Michigan races and broader questions about the movement's effectiveness were highlighted, with public polling having previously shown a larger lead for El-Sayed.

Tuesday's primaries in Michigan and other states showed mixed results for progressive candidates, with Will Lawrence winning in Michigan's 7th District but others like Cori Bush and Donavan McKinney facing close races. PAC money and party interventions influenced outcomes, while progressive efforts remained on the verge of historic wins despite challenges in rural areas.

Michigan congressional primary results remain pending as absentee ballots delay final outcomes. Key races include the 7th District with three Democratic candidates and the 13th District where an incumbent faces a primary challenge.

Michigan congressional primary results highlight key races with candidates including Will Lawrence, Matt Maasdam, Bridget Brink, Donavan McKinney, and US Rep. Shri Thanedar. Votes are being tallied as attention focuses on these competitive congressional contests.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorsed Cori Bush against Wesley Bell in Missouri's primary, opposing House Democratic leadership. This is the second time this cycle she has supported candidates not backed by Hakeem Jeffries, previously endorsing Donavan McKinney over Shri Thanedar in Michigan. Both Bush and McKinney have Democratic Socialists of America endorsements.

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.

A socialist candidate running for the House says he agrees with Republicans on addressing waste, fraud, and abuse but attributes these issues to corporate subsidies rather than poverty-related fraud. He criticizes military spending and calls for resource redistribution to support vulnerable populations.

A socialist candidate, Donavan McKinney, agrees with Republicans on addressing waste, fraud, and abuse but attributes it to corporate subsidies for the wealthy rather than poor people. He is part of the Democratic Socialists of America and is vying to unseat a sitting House Democrat, Rep. Shri Thanedar. McKinney criticizes both parties for being out of touch with voters' struggles over high costs.

Congressional Black Caucus members endorsed Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney in his primary challenge against Rep. Shri Thanedar, a move that breaks with Democratic Party leadership. Thanedar, an incumbent elected in 2022, retains support from House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and others, while McKinney is backed by progressive CBC members including Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar. The race highlights tensions between Democratic establishment and progressive factions in a majority-Black district.

The article outlines recent political endorsements in Michigan for U.S. Senate and Congressional candidates, including support for Abdul El-Sayed, Bridget Brink, Donavan McKinney, and Shri Thanedar from various organizations and officials.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not mention or visibly acknowledge progressive congressional candidate Will Lawrence during a rally in Lansing, Michigan, where she endorsed Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Ocasio-Cortez later clarified that not endorsing a candidate does not equate to rejection, though she has not endorsed Lawrence or another House candidate, Donavan McKinney.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) plan to introduce a new platform aiming to abolish the US Senate, replace the president and Supreme Court with Congress-appointed bodies, provide amnesty for all immigrants, and defund the Department of War. The DSA has recently seen electoral successes, with several endorsed candidates defeating sitting Democratic members of Congress.

Democratic incumbents who led impeachment efforts against Donald Trump have lost primary races to progressive challengers, indicating a shift in voter priorities during the 2024 midterms. Progressive groups like Justice Democrats are gaining momentum despite earlier setbacks.

State Rep. Donavan McKinney, endorsed by Bernie Sanders, challenges Rep. Shri Thanedar in the 13th Congressional District primary. McKinney focuses on affordability issues, while Thanedar emphasizes constituent services and policy priorities like lowered costs and reproductive rights. Two other Democrats were disqualified, leaving McKinney as the main challenger.

Bernie Sanders campaigned with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, and state Rep. Donavan McKinney, as part of his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour. Sanders endorsed El-Sayed, who advocates for 'Medicare-for-all' and the abolition of ICE. The event aimed to promote progressive leaders in Washington D.C.

Bernie Sanders campaigned with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, and state Rep. Donavan McKinney, as part of his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour. Sanders endorsed El-Sayed, who advocates for 'Medicare-for-all' and the abolition of ICE. The event was held in Detroit, Michigan.