Donavan McKinney is a candidate for the US House of Representatives in Michigan’s Thirteenth District.

November 03, 2026

Donavan McKinney

Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney, who is running for a congressional seat, speaks at Senator Bernie Sanders’s “Fighting Oligarchy” rally.

Another Detroit Socialist Is Heading to Congress

Donavan McKinney, a Democratic Socialists of America–endorsed candidate for the US House in Detroit, is set to win his general election today. Jacobin spoke to him before Election Day about why he’s running and what he hopes to accomplish in office.