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Michigan’s Donavan McKinney has won the Democratic primary for Congress’ 13th District, setting the stage for Detroit’s first Black representative in Congress since 2022. Facing Republican Taras Nykoriak in November, McKinney taps into a historic shift — voters say they needed a voice that truly understands the Black experience in Detroit, something former Rep. Shri Thanedar was perceived as lacking. With strong local and progressive backing, McKinney positions himself as a unifying figure who can amplify Detroit’s global impact — while Thanedar, who introduced impeachment articles against Trump, congratulates him and pledges cooperation for a smooth transition.

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