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Justice Democrats Endorse Donovan McKinney in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District Race

State Rep. Donovan McKinney launches progressive challenge against Rep. Shri Thanedar, marking the first endorsement of the 2026 cycle for Justice Democrats.

FILE - Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., listens to comments before the NAACP Detroit branch Fight for Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
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FILE - Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., speaks at the Labor Day parade in Detroit, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Overview

  • State Rep. Donovan McKinney announced his campaign to unseat Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th District, highlighting economic inequality and representation issues.
  • Justice Democrats endorsed McKinney, their first candidate endorsement for the 2026 election cycle, signaling efforts to rebuild their progressive influence after recent setbacks.
  • McKinney criticized Thanedar as a multimillionaire disconnected from the district's struggles, accusing him of using campaign funds for self-promotion in one of the nation's poorest districts.
  • Former state Sen. Adam Hollier also entered the race earlier this month, making this a three-way Democratic primary contest.
  • Thanedar, who renounced his Democratic Socialists of America membership after the 2023 Hamas attacks, defended his record and outreach spending, calling himself a champion of universal healthcare and education.