Sanders-backed McKinney ousts Thanedar in Michigan House primary

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Democrat Donavan McKinney is projected to defeat Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ — marking the latest win for the party’s progressive wing. Backed by progressive juggernaut Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the Detroit branch of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), 34-year-old McKinney bested…