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Updated Aug 5, 2026
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Shri Thanedar was defeated by progressive challenger Donavan McKinney in the Michigan House Democratic primary, marking a win for the far-left supported by the Democratic.
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- Aug 5, 2026
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Shri Thanedar was defeated by progressive challenger Donavan McKinney in the Michigan House Democratic primary, marking a win for the far-left supported by the Democratic.
In the Michigan House Democratic primary, incumbent Shri Thanedar was ousted by Donavan McKinney, a progressive candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). This primary defeat is seen as a significant victory for the far-left within the Democratic Party. The election drew attention with a 700% growth in related searches as voters and observers sought to understand the implications of this shift in political representation in Michigan.
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