Rep. Thanedar loses to socialist McKinney in Democratic primary for congress

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%