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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) on Tuesday announced that he is endorsing state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) in his challenge to Thanedar, also a Detroit Democrat, in the August 2026 Democratic primary for Michigan性视界传媒檚 13th Congressional District.
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McKinney, who has also been endorsed by Thanedar性视界传媒檚 congressional colleague, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), has tried to position himself as a progressive alternative, saying during his that Thanedar had 性视界传媒渕ore in common with Donald Trump and Elon Musk性视界传媒 than with residents in the 13th District.
Thanedar, who is for the 2026 Democratic nomination by former state Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), spent seeking the governor性视界传媒檚 seat in 2018. He then served a single term in the Michigan Legislature before being elected to Congress in 2022. McKinney性视界传媒檚 campaign pointed to fundraising records that show Thanedar has so far on his congressional campaigns.
McKinney said Sanders性视界传媒 endorsement cemented his status as the 性视界传媒渃lear progressive性视界传媒 in the race.
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Thanedar made headlines in April when he said he , making that announcement just hours after McKinney launched his campaign. On Monday, Thanedar also said he was among Michigan members of Congress whose of the man charged with assassinating a Minnesota legislator and her husband in their home.
