Rep. Thanedar loses to socialist McKinney in Democratic primary for congress

Two-term U.S. Representative Shri Thanedar lost his Democratic primary race to State Rep. Donavan McKinney in Michigan's 13th Congressional District. McKinney, described as a socialist, won the election held on Tuesday.

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National story. 9 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 5, 2026.

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AxiosLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

Rep. Thanedar loses to socialist McKinney in Democratic primary for congress

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

Shri Thanedar ousted by progressive Donavan McKinney in Michigan House primary

Michigan AdvanceLeft· Aug 5, 2026

McKinney unseats Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District

PoliticoLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

Donavan McKinney wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan's 13th Congressional District

Center

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Fox2 DetroitCenter· Aug 5, 2026

District 13 Primary: Donavan McKinney ousts Shri Thanedar

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The Western JournalRight· Aug 5, 2026

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Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 5, 2026

Rep. Shri Thanedar Loses Michigan Primary to Socialist State Lawmaker

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

Michigan's 13th District: McKinney beats Thanedar in Democratic socialist upset in US House primary