Donavan McKinney defeats incumbent Shri Thanedar in Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th district

Donavan McKinney secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 13th congressional district, receiving 57,714 votes (51.47%) while incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar earned 53,494 votes (47.7%). All precincts in Wayne County reported results, confirming McKinney's lead. The district, which includes parts of Detroit and surrounding suburbs such as the Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, Taylor, Romulus, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park and Allen Park, traditionally leans Democratic. McKinney, 34, has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023 and was challenging Thanedar, who was seeking a third term in Congress.