# Sanders-backed McKinney ousts Thanedar in Michigan House primary 

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sanders-backed-mckinney-ousts-thanedar-in-michigan-house-primary/
- Published: 2026-08-05T14:13:43+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6006647-mckinney-ousts-thanedar-michigan-house-primary/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Government, Politics

## Summary

Democrat Donavan McKinney defeated 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 of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), 34-year-old McKinney bested the 71-year-old incumbent...

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