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Detroit’s Thirteenth District is poised to return a Black voice to Congress as State Rep. Donavan McKinney edges out incumbent Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary, sparking renewed hope for representation that mirrors the city’s Black majority. McKinney, who promises to champion all Detroiters while deeply honoring its Black experience, has already drawn endorsements from figures like Bernie Sanders and is favored to win the general election against Republican Taras Nykoriak. Thanedar, who spent heavily on his campaign and faced criticism for not connecting with the community’s needs, has conceded and offered cooperation. This race resurrects a historic legacy — Detroit last lacked a Black member of Congress since the 1950s — and sets the stage for McKinney to restore a familiar, powerful voice in Washington.

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