Indian-origin Rep Shri Thanedar defeated in Michigan primary by DSA-backed McKinney

Rep Shri Thanedar loses Michigan primary to Donavan McKinney, a DSA-backed candidate.

Shri Thanedar lost the Michigan Democratic primary to Donavan McKinney. McKinney secured victory with support from the party's progressive wing. Thanedar acknowledged the socialist movement's influence on the election outcome. His defeat may reduce Indian-American representation in the House. Thanedar expressed gratitu

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

Thanedar's defeat is the latest in a string of DSA and other lefty primary victories across the country.

Democrat Donavan McKinney is projected to defeat Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ — marking the latest win for the party’s progressive wing. Backed by progressive juggernaut Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the Detroit branch

State Rep. Donavan McKinney beat incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) for the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. McKinney, who was endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, garnered 52% of the vote to Thanedar’s 48% when the Associated Press called the race on Wednesday morning. Mi

August 05, 2026 10:04 AM ET Democratic Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney defeated Democratic Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar, securing another win for the Democrats’ anti-establishment wing. McKinney is among several anti-establishment candidates who defeated incumbents backed by the party’s establishment in the 2026 el

Donavan McKinney Defeats Shri Thanedar In Michigan Primary  HuffPost