Donavan McKinney
Coverage of Donavan McKinney in the Nexus archive.
- The decline of the impeachment voter, and other midterm lessons so far
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.
- Bernie Sanders-backed challenger takes on Thanedar in 13th District race
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 campaigns with controversial Michigan Senate candidate
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 campaigns with controversial Michigan Senate candidate
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.