Politics
Michigan Democratic Primary Results
In Michigan’s Democratic primary, progressive candidate Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in the 13th Congressional District. Meanwhile, Abdul El-Sayed secured the nomination for Senate, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. These victories reflect the growing influence of the party's progressive wing.
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The Hill
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed will give remarks Wednesday morning after clinching the Democratic nomination in the Michigan Senate race to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D). El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the close race with 48.5 percent to the moderate's 47.5 percent,
2026-08-05 14:11 UTC
The Hill
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.) an
2026-08-05 14:13 UTC