Michael Fuqua
Coverage of Michael Fuqua in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
Detroit may regain a Black voice in Congress if Thanedar loses the 13th Congressional District race. A voter, Michael Fuqua, could not immediately recall the name of the candidate he voted for in the primary.
- Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar's tumble in 13th District race
Donovan McKinney defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary, positioning Detroit to regain a Black representative in Congress. McKinney, a state representative, will face Republican Taras Nykoriak in November, with the district voting overwhelmingly Democratic. The win marks a potential return of Black leadership in a majority-Black city after a gap since 2022.
- 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.