Donovan McKinney Defeats Incumbent Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District Primary
In Michigan's 13th Congressional District primary, progressive Democrat Donovan McKinney has defeated incumbent US Representative Shri Thanedar. Unofficial results show McKinney won by approximately 4,200 votes out of 112,000 cast.
Detroit, MI, August 5, 2026 —
Donovan McKinney has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, unseating incumbent US Representative Shri Thanedar. The race, decided in the primary election, saw McKinney secure a win based on unofficial results.
Unofficial tallies indicate that McKinney garnered approximately 4,200 more votes than Thanedar. The total number of votes cast in the district’s primary was around 112,000. Further details regarding the vote breakdown were not immediately available.
McKinney, who ran as a progressive Democrat, will now proceed to the general election representing his party. Representative Thanedar, the incumbent, sought re-election but was unsuccessful in securing the nomination.
The 13th Congressional District encompasses parts of Wayne County, including Detroit and its surrounding suburbs. The outcome of this primary sets the stage for the upcoming general election, where the district’s representation will be formally decided.
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