Shri Thanedar, the second-term Democratic U.S. representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, will not be up for reelection come fall, following a successful primary challenge from state Rep. Donavan McKinney, a native Detroiter who has promised to fight for a Democratic Party that represents the interests of working people.  Following his primary success in the […]

Several of Michigan’s incumbent representatives have identified their opponent for the coming months, as Democrats and Republicans solidified their nominees across the state’s 13 congressional districts.  When polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, results began pouring in from clerks’ offices across the state. While most races have since been called, the Democratic challenger slated […]

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has been talking about a progressive political revolution for more than 10 years. On Wednesday, Sanders told reporters on a post-Aug. 4 election press call that his revolution has finally come to Michigan. Each of Sanders’ endorsed candidates — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, Congressional District 13 nominee Donavan […]

Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney has emerged victorious in the race for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, lodging a successful challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit). The Associated Press called the race for McKinney at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday. Unofficial results show McKinney received 51.9% of the vote, while Thanedar received 48.1% with 99% of […]

Hotly contested primaries across Michigan on Tuesday will shape the future of both major parties in the state. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across most of Michigan. The exception is the four western Upper Peninsula counties bordering Wisconsin, where polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. For […]

Voter Guide: 2026 Michigan Primary Election In just a few days, Michigan voters will make their way to the polls for the Aug. 4 primary election, bringing weeks of absentee and early voting to a close. With a consequential general election on the horizon, Democrats and Republicans across the state are making their final pitches […]

  U.S. Senate U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) announced her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, as did U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) and state Rep. Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Township). El-Sayed was also added to End Citizens United “Unrig Washington” program. U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, who is also seeking the […]