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IncumbentShri Thanedar
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
MI-13 Democratic nominee?
$3.2M
AUG 11, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — MI-13 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
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$3.2MAUG 11, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age71 years old (Feb 22, 1955)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.S., Chemistry, Karnatak University (1973)
Notable personal detailsShri Thanedar is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, serving since January 2023. He previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives (2021–2023). Born in Chikodi, Karnataka, India, he trained as a chemist, earned a Ph.D. from the University of Akron, later completed an MBA at Fontbonne University, and worked as a business owner and entrepreneur.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports increasing taxes on higher earners and corporations through a graduated income tax and higher corporate rates while providing targeted tax relief for lower-income households and workers (for example exempting strike pay and unemployment benefits). Advocates reducing corporate tax incentives and redirecting revenue toward infrastructure and public services.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare through strengthened public programs and targeted federal action to reduce disparities, protect Medicaid funding, and expand mental-health services. Has sponsored legislation to extend Medicaid coverage in institutional mental-health settings, increase Medicare payments in designated underserved zones, and oppose major cuts to Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and humane immigration reform, including cosponsoring the U.S. Citizenship Act (which creates earned paths to citizenship) and sponsoring legislation to improve detention conditions and reduce backlogs. Has introduced legislation to dismantle U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (the Abolish ICE Act) and calls for treating returning migrants with dignity while modernizing the immigration system.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting abortion as healthcare; describes herself/himself as pro-choice and backs federal legislation to protect abortion access. Has cosponsored bills to protect interstate and medication abortion access and supported the Women’s Health Protection Act.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including the Green New Deal and legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance clean energy infrastructure, and prioritize environmental justice. Backs federal investments in climate resilience, clean-energy projects (such as microgrids), and related appropriations to confront the climate crisis.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports comprehensive gun-violence prevention measures including an assault weapons ban, limits on high-capacity magazines, expanded background checks and waiting periods, and safe-storage requirements. Has cosponsored federal bills to ban assault weapons, strengthen background checks, and impose waiting periods and safe-storage rules.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 11, 2026
Shri Thanedar was defeated by Donavan McKinney in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, ending his bid for the party nomination. Earlier reports showed the race tightening as McKinney challenged him in a contest that drew attention over socialism, race, and Black voter support. The district now moves on to the general election, where the Democratic nominee will face Republican T.P. Nykoriak.
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Articles
MLM Live Michigan 1 month ago
Rashida Tlaib wins, Donavan McKinney ousts incumbent: 5 takeaways from Wayne County primary
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MLM Live Michigan 3 months ago
Why Thanedar’s primary got tougher while Tlaib’s remains lopsided
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CNCBS News7 months ago
Shri Thanedar to introduce impeachment articles against Pam Bondi
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MLM Live Michigan 1 month ago
Michigan’s 13th District race too early to call; McKinney leads Thanedar
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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
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$9.7M
$7.2M
$4.8M
$2.4M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$9.3M
$117.2K
$9.2M
$383.4K
Cycle 2024
$9.7M
$6.9M
$2.9M
$119.7K
Cycle 2026
$390.3K
$5.0M
$2.3M
$119.2K
Source: FEC
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