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McKinney beats Thanedar for Democratic nomination in 13th Congressional District
WXYZ Channel 7 • • nation
Key Points:
- Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, securing 51.47% of the vote to Thanedar's 47.7%.
- The 13th District, which leans heavily Democratic, includes parts of Detroit and several surrounding communities such as the Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, and Taylor.
- McKinney, 34, has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023 and was challenging Thanedar, who was seeking a third term in Congress.
- The race was highly watched due to Thanedar's incumbency and McKinney's rising political profile.
