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US · 17 mins ago
Donavan McKinney overtakes incumbent Thanedar
State Rep. Donavan McKinney bested two-term incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in Tuesday's Democratic primary to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
Why it matters: The lifelong Detroiter's win likely returns Detroit to Black representation in Congress, which ended with Thanedar's 2022 victory.
It also brings another victory for a progressive-backed candidate.
McKinney won by a slim 51.9% to 48.1%, with the race called late Wednesday morning by AP.
State of play: Thanedar had the…
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