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Bernie Sanders Endorses Progressive Challenger to Shri Thanedar’s Seat

Jun 17, 2025 | 12:49 PM

Photos from left to right: David Rodriguez Munoz, Julia Hansen, and Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

DETROIT, June 17, 2025 ~ Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) endorsed fellow progressive Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) for his primary challenge against U.S. Rep Shri Thanedar (MI-13).

Sanders announced the endorsement on Tuesday, saying on Instagram, “Donovan McKinney is exactly the type of leader we need in Washington right now. He understands the struggles working-class communities are facing in Detroit because he’s lived those struggles himself.” McKinney has criticized Thanedar for his millionaire status, with the Congressman being criticized from the left over issues, such as his support for Israel‘s brutal assault on Gaza.

 
 
 
 
 
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