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Donavan McKinney wins Detroit congressional seat

Democratic State Rep. Donavan McKinney won the race to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District. His victory restores Black representation in Congress for the city of Detroit for the first time since 2023.

State Rep. Donovan McKinney of Detroit discusses his Democratic primary victory in Michigan's 13th Congressional District over U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Detroit on August 5, 2026.

Democratic State Rep. Donavan McKinney secured 80.5% of the vote on November 3 to win Michigan's 13th Congressional District. The victory restores Black representation in Congress for the city of Detroit for the first time since 2023. McKinney becomes the second democratic socialist in the state's congressional delegation, joining U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib.