Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Top Democrats Back Thanedar for Michigan Re-Election
Top Democratic leaders have endorsed Shri Thanedar for re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
They support him because he has been working to make things like housing and groceries cheaper for people and has been standing up to President Donald Trump.
Thanedar is facing a challenge from Donavan McKinney, who is supported by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Thanedar has been in Congress since 2023 and previously won against McKinney in a 2020 election.
He is grateful for the endorsement and promises to keep working for the people of Detroit and Michigan's 13th District.
Top Democratic leaders endorsed Shri Thanedar for re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
They cited his efforts to lower costs for families and his stance against Trump and MAGA Republicans.
Thanedar is facing a challenge from Donavan McKinney, endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Thanedar has been in Congress since 2023 and previously won against McKinney in a 2020 primary.
Thanedar expressed gratitude for the endorsement and pledged to continue his work for the district.
- Who
- Shri Thanedar and Donavan McKinney
- What
- Endorsement for re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District
- When
- Primary on August 4
- Where
- Michigan's 13th Congressional District
- Why
- Thanedar's efforts to lower costs and stand up to Trump
Democratic Leadership
Democratic Socialists of America
Candidate Endorsement
Democratic Leadership
Support Shri Thanedar for re-election due to his efforts to lower costs and stand up to Trump.
Democratic Socialists of America
Endorse Donavan McKinney, challenging Thanedar in the primary.
- Candidates
- Shri Thanedar, Donavan McKinney
- Endorsers
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar
- District
- Michigan's 13th Congressional District
- Primary Date
- August 4
- Thanedar's Tenure
- Since 2023
- Previous Election
- Thanedar won against McKinney in 2020 with 35% of the vote