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 […]

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 […]