U.S. House · MI-13 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Donavan McKinney

Democratic candidate for Michigan's 13th Congressional District

Detroit state representative and former labor organizer focused on universal health coverage, tenant protections, public education and worker pay.

DistrictMI-13

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Donavan stands.

Campaign position

Supports universal coverage including dental, vision, mental health, reproductive care and community-based home care

Campaign position

Backs more public housing, rent limits, eviction protections and legal representation for tenants

Campaign position

Supports universal preschool and school meals, full special-education funding, tuition-free public college and student-debt cancellation

Campaign position

Supports living wages, union protections and higher taxes on billionaires and corporations, alongside a universal basic income

Campaign position

Would replace cash bail, expand rehabilitation and mental-health services, and end qualified immunity

Campaign position

Supports federal abortion protections, medication access and repeal of the Hyde Amendment’s coverage restrictions

Record and background

Since 2023
Experience
Michigan state representative
Represents northeast Detroit and part of Warren in the state House.
2020
Accomplishment
Helped restore household water service
Helped develop Michigan’s $2 million water-restart grant program and pandemic water-reconnection order.

Experience
SEIU political organizer
Did political and coalition work for SEIU Healthcare Michigan.
Experience
Climate Power political director
Directed national political work for the climate advocacy organization.
Accomplishment
Organized student mentorship tours
Organized Young Minds in Transition school visits, connecting students with professionals and community leaders.

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