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Donavan McKinney
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
Democrat
Donavan McKinney
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
$1.1K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Donavan McKinney is trading at 99% to win the MI-13 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age34 years old (Jun 16, 1992)
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Michigan (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsDonavan McKinney is a Democratic politician serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, first elected in 2022 and serving since January 1, 2023. He represented Michigan House District 14 (2023–2024) and represents District 11 (2025–present). He earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan and has worked in legislative and community/union organizing roles. He is a candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Donavan McKinney supports expanding social and economic programs to help low‑income families and workers — including paid leave, expanded SNAP and Medicaid/Medicare benefits, free pre-K, and stronger labor rights — and emphasizes lowering costs (utilities, housing) and holding corporations accountable. His campaign and official profiles do not provide an explicit, detailed tax plan or clear statements about raising or cutting taxes on specific brackets or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All that ensures universal coverage including dental, vision, mental health, reproductive and abortion care, and community-based long-term support services. Advocates expanding Medicare/Medicaid benefits and making healthcare affordable and accessible for all. Positions emphasize comprehensive public healthcare as a right rather than market-based solutions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, reforming the asylum process, shutting down for‑profit detention centers, and opposing mass deportations and internment; seeks to reduce barriers and bureaucracy to legal immigration.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying federal abortion rights, protecting access to medication abortion, repealing the Hyde Amendment, and expanding access to abortion as part of reproductive freedom and health care policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports investments to protect clean water, air, and environmental justice in vulnerable communities and has advocated for accountability from utilities and relief for consumers. Has a history of climate-focused work (served as national political director for Climate Power and served on Michigan’s Environmental Justice Council) and accepts policy focused on clean-energy investment and community protections rather than explicit calls to immediately phase out fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun safety measures including universal background checks, safe-storage laws, and red flag laws, and has sponsored bills restricting firearms in certain public contexts while backing community violence intervention and policing reforms. Emphasizes reducing gun violence through legislative reforms and community investment.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 9, 2026
Donavan McKinney defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. The win makes McKinney the party’s nominee for the general election. Recent coverage had described the race as a close, high-profile contest that drew attention from progressive groups and Black voter politics.
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Articles
MLM Live Michigan 10 days ago
Rashida Tlaib wins, Donavan McKinney ousts incumbent: 5 takeaways from Wayne County primary
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MLM Live Michigan 2 months ago
Why Thanedar’s primary got tougher while Tlaib’s remains lopsided
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MLM Live Michigan 13 days ago
Your MLive news to know today, August 6, 2026
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BNBreitbart News Network14 days ago
Socialist Set to Oust Democrat Shri Thanedar in Detroit
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Latest Polls
MI-13 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
18MI-13 Democratic nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.0M
$686.2K
$343.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$142.9K
$1.2M
$64.7K
Source: FEC