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Donavan McKinney wins Michigan's 13th District primary, unseating Shri Thanedar

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Donavan McKinney has won the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, narrowly defeating incumbent Shri Thanedar. This victory is significant as it is expected to restore Black representation in Congress for the district, a position held by Thanedar since 2022. McKinney, a progressive candidate endorsed by local institutions and national progressive figures, secured a 51.9% to 48.1% win, despite Thanedar's advantages in funding and name recognition. AI

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Donavan McKinney wins Michigan's 13th District primary, unseating Shri Thanedar

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Annalise Frank ·

    Donavan McKinney overtakes incumbent Thanedar

    <p>State Rep. Donavan McKinney bested two-term incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in Tuesday's Democratic primary to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The lifelong Detroiter's win likely returns Detroit to <a href="https://www.axio…

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