Donavan McKinney
Donavan McKinney | |
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McKinney in 2022 | |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Cara Clemente |
| Constituency | 14th district (2023–2025) 11th district (2025–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1992 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
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Donavan McKinney (born June 16, 1992)[1] is an American Democratic politician from Michigan.[2] He has been a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, currently representing the 11th district.
Political career
He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 14th district in the 2022 election.[3][4]
Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area,[5] McKinney ran in the 11th district for the 2024 election, winning re-election.[6]
In April 2025, McKinney announced his candidacy for Michigan's 13th congressional district in the 2026 election, challenging incumbent Shri Thanedar.[7] He is endorsed by Rashida Tlaib, the Justice Democrats, Senator Bernie Sanders, and the Michigan chapter of Service Employees International Union, of which McKinney is a former member.[8][9][10][11]
Political positions
McKinney has been critical of Michigan's utility companies, and of corporate influence in politics in general. He co-sponsored a bipartisan bill package that would prohibit political campaign contributions from utility companies, such as DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, as well as from major state government contractors, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield.[12] McKinney also supports an increase to the credit that Michigan energy companies must pay to consumers affected by prolonged power outages, arguing that the current rate of $35 dollars per day is not enough to offset the costs of spoiled medicine or groceries.[13]
References
- ^ https://www.gongwer.com/directories/bio.cfm?nameid=400401
- ^ "Donavan McKinney". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Rep. McKinney". housedems.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ Hendrickson, Clara. "Court orders metro Detroit legislative maps redrawn". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Wethington, Paula (April 28, 2025). "Donavan McKinney announces run for Congress, seeking to oust Shri Thanedar". CBS News. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Spangler, Todd. "Rep. Rashida Tlaib endorses Donavan McKinney in Democratic race against Shri Thanedar". freep.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ Wu, Nicholas (April 28, 2025). "Justice Democrats launch new primary challenge". Politico. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Gans, Jared (June 17, 2025). "Sanders backs progressive challenger to Thanedar". The Hill. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Neavling, Steve. "Major union endorses Donavan McKinney for Congress in growing wave of progressive support". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ Davidson, Kyle (April 25, 2025). "Lawmakers resurrect legislation to end political spending from utilities and government contractors • Michigan Advance". Michigan Advance. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ Davidson, Kyle (August 28, 2023). "Thousands remain without power following severe storms and tornadoes across Michigan • Michigan Advance". Michigan Advance. Retrieved July 6, 2025.