Justice Democrats Launches Its First Primary Challenge In Four Years
Briefly

Donavan McKinney, a 32-year-old Michigan State Representative, is running for Congress in Michigan's 13th District with the backing of Justice Democrats. He aims to disrupt the tenure of incumbent Shri Thanedar, who has held the seat since 2023. Raised in a working-class family and having experienced poverty first-hand, McKinney's campaign emphasizes the need for authentic representation of working-class citizens in government. He expresses concerns over wealthy elites influencing elections while ordinary families struggle, asserting a commitment to addressing the pressing issues facing his community.
"I am so proud to have the endorsement and support of Justice Democrats in our campaign to bring working class leadership back to the mighty 13th..."
"Our families are struggling to make ends meet while literal millionaires buy our elections and then ignore our calls when we need their help..."
Read at The Nation
[
|
]