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- Page updatedJuly 25, 2026
- Guidance revisedJuly 29, 2026
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- Page updatedAugust 1, 2026
The page is a directive for outside groups to run paid advertising, specifying audience segments (young voters, Downriver, over 50), channels (broadcast, cable, mail, on the go), timing (final week, final weeks), and message themes (money, votes, gun violence). It is not a press kit or voter persuasion page; the language is instructional and clearly aimed at media buyers.
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In the final week, the truth about McKinney needs to be heavily amplified to young voters and voters Downriver.
Segmented audience (young voters, Downriver) with directive to amplify, implying paid media guidance.Voters need to see on broadcast, cable, mail, and on the go who Donovan McKinney really is
Specifies channels (broadcast, cable, mail, on the go) for media-buy instructions.voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence
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Skip to content Media Voter Comms Donate Media See existing voter communications here. Updated July 28, 2026 Week 0 In the final week, the truth about McKinney needs to be heavily amplified to young voters and voters Downriver. Voters need to see on broadcast, cable, mail, and on the go who Donovan McKinney really is: a politician who sides with Republicans against Democrats, and who has been bankrolled by a big MAGA donor and interest groups. 1. The money: McKinney’s campaign has been funded¹ by MAGA donor Matthew Moroun, the price-gouging billionaire owner of Ambassador Bridge, who gave $1 million to Trump’s Super PAC in 2026². Additionally, McKinney has taken thousands of dollars in campaign donations from corporate lobbying firms³ for big banks⁴, Pharma⁵, Big Oil⁶, and tech giants⁷ who want him to do their bidding. 2. The votes: It’s not just who funds McKinney’s campaign; it’s how he votes against us in office. McKinney votes with Republicans, against Democrats, to oppose measures to make life more affordable. While people are struggling, McKinney voted against⁸ raising the minimum wage⁹¹⁰, against¹¹ expanding paid sick leave¹²¹³, and against¹⁴ creating more affordable housing¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷ – and he’s gotten it wrong on gun violence, voting against¹⁸¹⁹²⁰²¹²² cracking down on felons who kill children in drive-by shootings²³, like 3-year-old Messiah Williams, who was killed in Flint. McKinney, in 2026, voted against²⁴²⁵ increasing “penalties for shootings into occupied homes or cars, including life without parole if a child is killed.”²⁶ The bill package was named “Messiah’s Law” after three-year-old Messiah Williams, who was “shot and killed when gunfire tore into his home” in 2020.²⁷ Absentee ballots are mailed June 25, so voters will need to see who McKinney really is as they are casting their ballots. Additionally, during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence. Congressman Shri Thanedar’s accomplishments Voters should also know that Congressman Shri Thanedar has been a fighter. He has stood up to Trump, ICE, fought for progressive policies, and fights for the district and delivers. Shri is a member of the Democratic Progressive Caucus and supports ending Citizens United so we can pass bold, progressive policies like Medicare for All, taxing billionaires their fair share, and forgiving student debt. Shri is leading the fight against ICE. He introduced the “Abolish ICE ACT”, introduced legislation to end qualified immunity for ICE agents, called for Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment, and fought an ICE facility in Romulus which was eventually shut down. Shri is delivering for our district. He’s brought home millions of dollars to replace lead pipes, fund infrastructure projects and road repairs, and help create good-paying jobs. And he successfully helped 4,222 constituents resolve issues with Medicare, veterans’ benefits, and more. ¹ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database ² https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-canada-bridge-maga-inc-donation.html ³ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch ⁴ Donavan McKinney took $750 from the PAC of MHSA (Muchmore Harrison Smalley & Associates), which is a major Michigan lobbying firm that has lobbied for big corporations such as Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Ferrign Pharmaceuticals, JP Morgan Chase, Life Stance Health, Delta Dental, Encore Capital Group, and the lottery company Brightstar Global Solutions. ⁵ Donavan McKinney took $1,750 from the PAC of Warner Norcross and Judd, whose corporate lobbying clients include several big prescription drug companies like AstraZeneca, Biogen, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, big property development companies like Parkland Properties and Skypoint Ventures, health care special interests, and First Independence Bank. ⁶ Donavan McKinney took $600 from the PAC of Plunkett Cooney, which has lobbied for big oil and gas interests, including Marathon Petroleum Corporation and the American Petroleum Institute, Comcast Communications, big housing interests like United Wholesale Mortgage and Amber Apartment Properties, and big health care interests like BAMF Health and World Wide Labz. ⁷ Donavan McKinney took $750 from the PAC of GCSI 21st Century, a lobbying firm that lobbied for Amazon and advertises itself as specializing in financial and banking, gaming, health care, pharmaceutical, real estate, telecom and many more issues. ⁸ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-19-018.htm ⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0008 ¹⁰ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-20-019.htm ¹² https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4002 ¹³ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/Journal/House/htm/2023-HJ-06-21-058.htm ¹⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0129 ¹⁶ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/18/whitmer-tax-break-affordable-housing-michigan/70420867007/ ¹⁷ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-0129-CDA76A21.pdf ¹⁸ https://www.michiganvotes.org/votes/2026/house/roll-call-151 ¹⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁰ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2026-HJ-05-14-037.htm ²² https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislation/2026/house/bill-5744 ²³ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5744-83C1RPTH.pdf ²⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²⁶ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁷ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁸ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-abolish-ice-act/ ²⁹ https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/bill-from-michigans-thanedar-would-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents/ ³⁰ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/thanedar-leads-town-hall-protest-against-ice-facility-plans-in-romulus/ ³¹ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/rep-thanedar-speaks-out-against-proposed-ice-facility-in-romulus/ ³² https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/ice-abandons-romulus-immigration-detention-center-plan-after-ag-dana-nessel-lawsuit/ − 100% + Page 1 of 4 Gallery Donate PAID FOR BY SHRI FOR CONGRESS Privacy Policy GET IN TOUCH Facebook X-twitter Instagram shri@shriforcongress.com +1 (313) 985-2805 PO Box 21159 Detroit, Michigan 48221-0159 [hidden/DOM-only content] 1. The money: McKinney’s campaign has been funded¹ by MAGA donor Matthew Moroun, the price-gouging billionaire owner of Ambassador Bridge, who gave $1 million to Trump’s Super PAC in 2026². Additionally, McKinney has taken thousands of dollars in campaign donations from corporate lobbying firms³ for big banks⁴, Pharma⁵, Big Oil⁶, and tech giants⁷ who want him to do their bidding. 2. The votes: It’s not just who funds McKinney’s campaign; it’s how he votes against us in office. McKinney votes with Republicans, against Democrats, to oppose measures to make life more affordable. While people are struggling, McKinney voted against⁸ raising the minimum wage⁹¹⁰, against¹¹ expanding paid sick leave¹²¹³, and against¹⁴ creating more affordable housing¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷ – and he’s gotten it wrong on gun violence, voting against¹⁸¹⁹²⁰²¹²² cracking down on felons who kill children in drive-by shootings²³, like 3-year-old Messiah Williams, who was killed in Flint. McKinney, in 2026, voted against²⁴²⁵ increasing “penalties for shootings into occupied homes or cars, including life without parole if a child is killed.”²⁶ The bill package was named “Messiah’s Law” after three-year-old Messiah Williams, who was “shot and killed when gunfire tore into his home” in 2020.²⁷ ¹ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database ² https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-canada-bridge-maga-inc-donation.html ³ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch ⁸ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-19-018.htm ⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0008 ¹⁰ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-20-019.htm ¹² https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4002 ¹³ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/Journal/House/htm/2023-HJ-06-21-058.htm ¹⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0129 ¹⁶ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/18/whitmer-tax-break-affordable-housing-michigan/70420867007/ ¹⁷ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-0129-CDA76A21.pdf ¹⁸ https://www.michiganvotes.org/votes/2026/house/roll-call-151 ¹⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁰ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2026-HJ-05-14-037.htm ²² https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislation/2026/house/bill-5744 ²³ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5744-83C1RPTH.pdf ²⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²⁶ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁷ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁸ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-abolish-ice-act/ ²⁹ https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/bill-from-michigans-thanedar-would-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents/ ³⁰ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/thanedar-leads-town-hall-protest-against-ice-facility-plans-in-romulus/ ³¹ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/rep-thanedar-speaks-out-against-proposed-ice-facility-in-romulus/ ³² https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/ice-abandons-romulus-immigration-detention-center-plan-after-ag-dana-nessel-lawsuit/ Loading document... 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Version 1 · Live from July 22, 2026 – revised July 25, 2026
Voters need to see on broadcast, cable, mail, and on the go who Donovan McKinney really is
Absentee ballots are mailed June 25, so voters will need to see who McKinney really is as they are casting their ballots.
during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence.
The next revision added “Additionally, during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence.”; dropped “during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence.”.
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Skip to content Media Voter Comms Donate Media See existing voter communications here. Updated July 16, 2026 Voters need to see on broadcast, cable, mail, and on the go who Donovan McKinney really is: a politician who sides with Republicans against Democrats, and who has been bankrolled by a big MAGA donor and interest groups. 1. The money: McKinney’s campaign has been funded¹ by MAGA donor Matthew Moroun, the price-gouging billionaire owner of Ambassador Bridge, who gave $1 million to Trump’s Super PAC in 2026². Additionally, McKinney has taken thousands of dollars in campaign donations from corporate lobbying firms³ for big banks⁴, Pharma⁵, Big Oil⁶, and tech giants⁷ who want him to do their bidding. 2. The votes: It’s not just who funds McKinney’s campaign; it’s how he votes against us in office. McKinney votes with Republicans, against Democrats, to oppose measures to make life more affordable. While people are struggling, McKinney voted against⁸ raising the minimum wage⁹¹⁰, against¹¹ expanding paid sick leave¹²¹³, and against¹⁴ creating more affordable housing¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷ – and he’s gotten it wrong on gun violence, voting against¹⁸¹⁹²⁰²¹²² cracking down on felons who kill children in drive-by shootings²³, like 3-year-old Messiah Williams, who was killed in Flint. McKinney, in 2026, voted against²⁴²⁵ increasing “penalties for shootings into occupied homes or cars, including life without parole if a child is killed.”²⁶ The bill package was named “Messiah’s Law” after three-year-old Messiah Williams, who was “shot and killed when gunfire tore into his home” in 2020.²⁷ Absentee ballots are mailed June 25, so voters will need to see who McKinney really is as they are casting their ballots. Additionally, during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence. Congressman Shri Thanedar’s accomplishments Voters should also know that Congressman Shri Thanedar has been a fighter. He has stood up to Trump, ICE, fought for progressive policies, and fights for the district and delivers. Shri is a member of the Democratic Progressive Caucus and supports ending Citizens United so we can pass bold, progressive policies like Medicare for All, taxing billionaires their fair share, and forgiving student debt. Shri is leading the fight against ICE. He introduced the “Abolish ICE ACT”, introduced legislation to end qualified immunity for ICE agents, called for Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment, and fought an ICE facility in Romulus which was eventually shut down. Shri is delivering for our district. He’s brought home millions of dollars to replace lead pipes, fund infrastructure projects and road repairs, and help create good-paying jobs. And he successfully helped 4,222 constituents resolve issues with Medicare, veterans’ benefits, and more. ¹ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database ² https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-canada-bridge-maga-inc-donation.html ³ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch ⁴ Donavan McKinney took $750 from the PAC of MHSA (Muchmore Harrison Smalley & Associates), which is a major Michigan lobbying firm that has lobbied for big corporations such as Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Ferrign Pharmaceuticals, JP Morgan Chase, Life Stance Health, Delta Dental, Encore Capital Group, and the lottery company Brightstar Global Solutions. ⁵ Donavan McKinney took $1,750 from the PAC of Warner Norcross and Judd, whose corporate lobbying clients include several big prescription drug companies like AstraZeneca, Biogen, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, big property development companies like Parkland Properties and Skypoint Ventures, health care special interests, and First Independence Bank. ⁶ Donavan McKinney took $600 from the PAC of Plunkett Cooney, which has lobbied for big oil and gas interests, including Marathon Petroleum Corporation and the American Petroleum Institute, Comcast Communications, big housing interests like United Wholesale Mortgage and Amber Apartment Properties, and big health care interests like BAMF Health and World Wide Labz. ⁷ Donavan McKinney took $750 from the PAC of GCSI 21st Century, a lobbying firm that lobbied for Amazon and advertises itself as specializing in financial and banking, gaming, health care, pharmaceutical, real estate, telecom and many more issues. ⁸ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-19-018.htm ⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0008 ¹⁰ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-20-019.htm ¹² https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4002 ¹³ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/Journal/House/htm/2023-HJ-06-21-058.htm ¹⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0129 ¹⁶ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/18/whitmer-tax-break-affordable-housing-michigan/70420867007/ ¹⁷ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-0129-CDA76A21.pdf ¹⁸ https://www.michiganvotes.org/votes/2026/house/roll-call-151 ¹⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁰ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2026-HJ-05-14-037.htm ²² https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislation/2026/house/bill-5744 ²³ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5744-83C1RPTH.pdf ²⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²⁶ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁷ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁸ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-abolish-ice-act/ ²⁹ https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/bill-from-michigans-thanedar-would-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents/ ³⁰ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/thanedar-leads-town-hall-protest-against-ice-facility-plans-in-romulus/ ³¹ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/rep-thanedar-speaks-out-against-proposed-ice-facility-in-romulus/ ³² https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/ice-abandons-romulus-immigration-detention-center-plan-after-ag-dana-nessel-lawsuit/ − 100% + Page 1 of 4 Gallery Donate PAID FOR BY SHRI FOR CONGRESS Privacy Policy GET IN TOUCH Facebook X-twitter Instagram shri@shriforcongress.com +1 (313) 985-2805 PO Box 21159 Detroit, Michigan 48221-0159 [hidden/DOM-only content] 1. The money: McKinney’s campaign has been funded¹ by MAGA donor Matthew Moroun, the price-gouging billionaire owner of Ambassador Bridge, who gave $1 million to Trump’s Super PAC in 2026². Additionally, McKinney has taken thousands of dollars in campaign donations from corporate lobbying firms³ for big banks⁴, Pharma⁵, Big Oil⁶, and tech giants⁷ who want him to do their bidding. 2. The votes: It’s not just who funds McKinney’s campaign; it’s how he votes against us in office. McKinney votes with Republicans, against Democrats, to oppose measures to make life more affordable. While people are struggling, McKinney voted against⁸ raising the minimum wage⁹¹⁰, against¹¹ expanding paid sick leave¹²¹³, and against¹⁴ creating more affordable housing¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷ – and he’s gotten it wrong on gun violence, voting against¹⁸¹⁹²⁰²¹²² cracking down on felons who kill children in drive-by shootings²³, like 3-year-old Messiah Williams, who was killed in Flint. McKinney, in 2026, voted against²⁴²⁵ increasing “penalties for shootings into occupied homes or cars, including life without parole if a child is killed.”²⁶ The bill package was named “Messiah’s Law” after three-year-old Messiah Williams, who was “shot and killed when gunfire tore into his home” in 2020.²⁷ ¹ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database ² https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-canada-bridge-maga-inc-donation.html ³ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch ⁸ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-19-018.htm ⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0008 ¹⁰ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-20-019.htm ¹² https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4002 ¹³ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/Journal/House/htm/2023-HJ-06-21-058.htm ¹⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0129 ¹⁶ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/18/whitmer-tax-break-affordable-housing-michigan/70420867007/ ¹⁷ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-0129-CDA76A21.pdf ¹⁸ https://www.michiganvotes.org/votes/2026/house/roll-call-151 ¹⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁰ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2026-HJ-05-14-037.htm ²² https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislation/2026/house/bill-5744 ²³ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5744-83C1RPTH.pdf ²⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²⁶ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁷ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁸ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-abolish-ice-act/ ²⁹ https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/bill-from-michigans-thanedar-would-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents/ ³⁰ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/thanedar-leads-town-hall-protest-against-ice-facility-plans-in-romulus/ ³¹ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/rep-thanedar-speaks-out-against-proposed-ice-facility-in-romulus/ ³² https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/ice-abandons-romulus-immigration-detention-center-plan-after-ag-dana-nessel-lawsuit/ Loading document... 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Version 2 · Live from July 25, 2026 – revised July 29, 2026
Voters need to see on broadcast, cable, mail, and on the go who Donovan McKinney really is
Absentee ballots are mailed June 25, so voters will need to see who McKinney really is as they are casting their ballots.
Additionally, during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence.
The next revision added “In the final week, the truth about McKinney needs to be heavily amplified to young voters and voters Downriver.”; “voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence”; dropped “Absentee ballots are mailed June 25, so voters will need to see who McKinney really is as they are casting their ballots.”; “Additionally, during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence.”.
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Skip to content Media Voter Comms Donate Media See existing voter communications here. Updated July 16, 2026 Voters need to see on broadcast, cable, mail, and on the go who Donovan McKinney really is: a politician who sides with Republicans against Democrats, and who has been bankrolled by a big MAGA donor and interest groups. 1. The money: McKinney’s campaign has been funded¹ by MAGA donor Matthew Moroun, the price-gouging billionaire owner of Ambassador Bridge, who gave $1 million to Trump’s Super PAC in 2026². Additionally, McKinney has taken thousands of dollars in campaign donations from corporate lobbying firms³ for big banks⁴, Pharma⁵, Big Oil⁶, and tech giants⁷ who want him to do their bidding. 2. The votes: It’s not just who funds McKinney’s campaign; it’s how he votes against us in office. McKinney votes with Republicans, against Democrats, to oppose measures to make life more affordable. While people are struggling, McKinney voted against⁸ raising the minimum wage⁹¹⁰, against¹¹ expanding paid sick leave¹²¹³, and against¹⁴ creating more affordable housing¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷ – and he’s gotten it wrong on gun violence, voting against¹⁸¹⁹²⁰²¹²² cracking down on felons who kill children in drive-by shootings²³, like 3-year-old Messiah Williams, who was killed in Flint. McKinney, in 2026, voted against²⁴²⁵ increasing “penalties for shootings into occupied homes or cars, including life without parole if a child is killed.”²⁶ The bill package was named “Messiah’s Law” after three-year-old Messiah Williams, who was “shot and killed when gunfire tore into his home” in 2020.²⁷ Absentee ballots are mailed June 25, so voters will need to see who McKinney really is as they are casting their ballots. Additionally, during the final weeks, voters over 50 need to read about how wrong McKinney is on gun violence. Congressman Shri Thanedar’s accomplishments Voters should also know that Congressman Shri Thanedar has been a fighter. He has stood up to Trump, ICE, fought for progressive policies, and fights for the district and delivers. Shri is a member of the Democratic Progressive Caucus and supports ending Citizens United so we can pass bold, progressive policies like Medicare for All, taxing billionaires their fair share, and forgiving student debt. Shri is leading the fight against ICE. He introduced the “Abolish ICE ACT”, introduced legislation to end qualified immunity for ICE agents, called for Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment, and fought an ICE facility in Romulus which was eventually shut down. Shri is delivering for our district. He’s brought home millions of dollars to replace lead pipes, fund infrastructure projects and road repairs, and help create good-paying jobs. And he successfully helped 4,222 constituents resolve issues with Medicare, veterans’ benefits, and more. ¹ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database ² https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-canada-bridge-maga-inc-donation.html ³ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch ⁴ Donavan McKinney took $750 from the PAC of MHSA (Muchmore Harrison Smalley & Associates), which is a major Michigan lobbying firm that has lobbied for big corporations such as Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Ferrign Pharmaceuticals, JP Morgan Chase, Life Stance Health, Delta Dental, Encore Capital Group, and the lottery company Brightstar Global Solutions. ⁵ Donavan McKinney took $1,750 from the PAC of Warner Norcross and Judd, whose corporate lobbying clients include several big prescription drug companies like AstraZeneca, Biogen, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, big property development companies like Parkland Properties and Skypoint Ventures, health care special interests, and First Independence Bank. ⁶ Donavan McKinney took $600 from the PAC of Plunkett Cooney, which has lobbied for big oil and gas interests, including Marathon Petroleum Corporation and the American Petroleum Institute, Comcast Communications, big housing interests like United Wholesale Mortgage and Amber Apartment Properties, and big health care interests like BAMF Health and World Wide Labz. ⁷ Donavan McKinney took $750 from the PAC of GCSI 21st Century, a lobbying firm that lobbied for Amazon and advertises itself as specializing in financial and banking, gaming, health care, pharmaceutical, real estate, telecom and many more issues. ⁸ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-19-018.htm ⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0008 ¹⁰ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-20-019.htm ¹² https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4002 ¹³ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/Journal/House/htm/2023-HJ-06-21-058.htm ¹⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0129 ¹⁶ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/18/whitmer-tax-break-affordable-housing-michigan/70420867007/ ¹⁷ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-0129-CDA76A21.pdf ¹⁸ https://www.michiganvotes.org/votes/2026/house/roll-call-151 ¹⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁰ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2026-HJ-05-14-037.htm ²² https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislation/2026/house/bill-5744 ²³ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5744-83C1RPTH.pdf ²⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²⁶ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁷ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁸ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-abolish-ice-act/ ²⁹ https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/bill-from-michigans-thanedar-would-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents/ ³⁰ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/thanedar-leads-town-hall-protest-against-ice-facility-plans-in-romulus/ ³¹ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/rep-thanedar-speaks-out-against-proposed-ice-facility-in-romulus/ ³² https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/ice-abandons-romulus-immigration-detention-center-plan-after-ag-dana-nessel-lawsuit/ − 100% + Page 1 of 4 Gallery Donate PAID FOR BY SHRI FOR CONGRESS Privacy Policy GET IN TOUCH Facebook X-twitter Instagram shri@shriforcongress.com +1 (313) 985-2805 PO Box 21159 Detroit, Michigan 48221-0159 [hidden/DOM-only content] 1. The money: McKinney’s campaign has been funded¹ by MAGA donor Matthew Moroun, the price-gouging billionaire owner of Ambassador Bridge, who gave $1 million to Trump’s Super PAC in 2026². Additionally, McKinney has taken thousands of dollars in campaign donations from corporate lobbying firms³ for big banks⁴, Pharma⁵, Big Oil⁶, and tech giants⁷ who want him to do their bidding. 2. The votes: It’s not just who funds McKinney’s campaign; it’s how he votes against us in office. McKinney votes with Republicans, against Democrats, to oppose measures to make life more affordable. While people are struggling, McKinney voted against⁸ raising the minimum wage⁹¹⁰, against¹¹ expanding paid sick leave¹²¹³, and against¹⁴ creating more affordable housing¹⁵¹⁶¹⁷ – and he’s gotten it wrong on gun violence, voting against¹⁸¹⁹²⁰²¹²² cracking down on felons who kill children in drive-by shootings²³, like 3-year-old Messiah Williams, who was killed in Flint. McKinney, in 2026, voted against²⁴²⁵ increasing “penalties for shootings into occupied homes or cars, including life without parole if a child is killed.”²⁶ The bill package was named “Messiah’s Law” after three-year-old Messiah Williams, who was “shot and killed when gunfire tore into his home” in 2020.²⁷ ¹ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database ² https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/trump-canada-bridge-maga-inc-donation.html ³ https://mi-boe.entellitrak.com/etk-mi-boe-prod/page.request.do?page=page.miboeLobbyPublicSearch ⁸ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-19-018.htm ⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0008 ¹⁰ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2025-HJ-02-20-019.htm ¹² https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4002 ¹³ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-wage-earned-sick-time-bills-signed-law-whitmer ¹⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/Journal/House/htm/2023-HJ-06-21-058.htm ¹⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-SB-0129 ¹⁶ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/18/whitmer-tax-break-affordable-housing-michigan/70420867007/ ¹⁷ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-0129-CDA76A21.pdf ¹⁸ https://www.michiganvotes.org/votes/2026/house/roll-call-151 ¹⁹ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁰ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²¹ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/Journal/House/htm/2026-HJ-05-14-037.htm ²² https://www.michiganvotes.org/legislation/2026/house/bill-5744 ²³ https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5744-83C1RPTH.pdf ²⁴ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5744 ²⁵ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5745 ²⁶ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁷ https://www.wnem.com/2026/05/21/flint-community-says-goodbye-girl-killed-shooting-messiahs-law-heads-senate/ ²⁸ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-introduces-abolish-ice-act/ ²⁹ https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/bill-from-michigans-thanedar-would-end-qualified-immunity-for-ice-agents/ ³⁰ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/thanedar-leads-town-hall-protest-against-ice-facility-plans-in-romulus/ ³¹ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/rep-thanedar-speaks-out-against-proposed-ice-facility-in-romulus/ ³² https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/06/18/ice-abandons-romulus-immigration-detention-center-plan-after-ag-dana-nessel-lawsuit/ Loading document... 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Democratic primary voters in Michigan need to know that Congressman Shri Thanedar is doing the work: he is standing up to Donald Trump, pushing accountability for Trump officials, voting against Republican attacks on health care and food assistance, and introducing legislation that puts working people, immigrants, seniors, and small businesses first. Thanedar led on Trump accountability. Michigan Advance reported that Thanedar brought seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump citing sweeping abuse of power; WDET also covered the impeachment effort for Detroit audiences. Thanedar pushed cabinet accountability. National and local media covered his impeachment efforts targeting Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, and Pam Bondi, including Axios, CBS Detroit, Michigan Advance, C-SPAN, and the Washington Post. Thanedar voted against Trump’s budget bill. CBS Detroit listed Thanedar among Michigan Democrats voting no while Republicans supported the bill; national coverage warned the GOP package could mean deep Medicaid losses and automatic Medicare cuts. Thanedar is using legislation to force the debate. Public records and earned media show work on the Abolish ICE Act, ending qualified immunity for ICE agents, the LIONS Act for small businesses, and tax relief measures for workers. I. THANEDAR IS LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST TRUMP AND HOLDING POWER ACCOUNTABLE THANEDAR BROUGHT ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP Voters should know: Thanedar was one of the Democrats willing to directly confront Trump when others hesitated, filing articles that accused Trump of abusing power, attacking the Constitution, and threatening the rule of law. [Michigan Advance, 4/28/25; WDET, 4/29/25; AP, 5/2025] Source detail: Michigan Advance reported that Thanedar brought seven impeachment articles against Trump; WDET covered the story for Detroit-area listeners; AP framed the move as a national political moment, noting both the constitutional argument and the political debate around the push. [Michigan Advance; WDET; AP] Additional context: Roll Call reported that Thanedar attempted to force a House impeachment vote before pulling the resolution when Democrats signaled they could join Republicans to block it. For voters, this can support the argument that Thanedar forced the issue into national debate even when party leadership resisted. [Roll Call, 5/14/25] THANEDAR CALLED FOR THE 25TH AMENDMENT TO REMOVE TRUMP FROM OFFICE Voters should know: Thanedar did not stop at rhetoric - he called on Vice President JD Vance and Trump cabinet officials to invoke the 25th Amendment, arguing Trump was a threat to the country and the world. [CBS Detroit, 4/8/26] Source detail: CBS Detroit reported that Thanedar sent a letter to Vance and cabinet members citing tariffs, immigration enforcement, and Iran-related threats as reasons to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment process. [CBS Detroit] National frame: The Guardian separately reported that House Democrats were pushing a 25th Amendment commission led by Jamie Raskin, showing that Thanedar’s push was part of a broader accountability fight against Trump’s conduct. [The Guardian, 4/14/26] THANEDAR STOOD UP FOR DETROIT VOTERS AGAINST TRUMP’S ATTEMPT TO SEIZE DETROIT BALLOTS Voters should know: Thanedar defended Detroit voters and called out Trump’s attempt to target Detroit’s ballots as an attack on a majority-Black city and its political power. [Quiver / CongressRadar, 4/20/26] Source detail: Quiver CongressRadar summarized Thanedar’s condemnation of Trump’s demand for Detroit’s ballots, including the argument that the focus on Detroit was politically and racially motivated. [Quiver / CongressRadar] THANEDAR DEFENDED IMMIGRANTS AND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AGAINST TRUMP Voters should know: Thanedar connected his own immigrant story with a fight to defend birthright citizenship and immigrant communities from Trump’s policies. [Quiver / CongressRadar, 4/2/26] Source detail: Quiver CongressRadar summarized his call for the Supreme Court to protect birthright citizenship from Trump’s challenge and noted his personal immigrant experience. [Quiver / CongressRadar] II. THANEDAR IS STANDING UP TO TRUMP OFFICIALS: NOEM, HEGSETH, AND BONDI THANEDAR HELPED DRIVE THE PUSH TO IMPEACH KRISTI NOEM OVER ICE ABUSES Voters should know: Thanedar helped move Democrats toward accountability for Trump’s Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem, after reports of violent ICE enforcement and civil-rights concerns. [Axios, 1/13/26; Tucson Sentinel, 1/27/26] Source detail: Axios reported that more than 50 House Democrats signed on to cosponsor articles of impeachment against Noem, describing the number as roughly a quarter of the House Democratic caucus. Tucson Sentinel later reported the broader list of House Democrats pushing Noem’s impeachment. [Axios; Tucson Sentinel] Voter frame: Use this to say Thanedar was not alone; his push became part of a larger Democratic accountability effort against Trump’s DHS and ICE enforcement agenda. [Axios] Primary proof: earned media and public-record links; no official Thanedar House press releases used as core citations. THANEDAR INTRODUCED ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PETE HEGSETH Voters should know: Thanedar took on Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations tied to unlawful military action and mishandling classified information. [Axios, 12/3/25; Michigan Advance, 12/4/25; C-SPAN, 12/12/25] Source detail: Axios first reported Thanedar’s plan to introduce articles against Hegseth, Michigan Advance reported the introduction, and C-SPAN captured Thanedar’s House floor remarks arguing Hegseth’s actions were illegal and reprehensible. [Axios; Michigan Advance; C-SPAN] National frame: The Washington Post’s Ripple covered the impeachment push and described the Hegseth allegations in the context of military accountability, while Axios later reported a broader House Democratic filing of six impeachment articles against Hegseth. [Washington Post, 12/9/25; Axios, 4/15/26] THANEDAR INTRODUCED ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST PAM BONDI Voters should know: Thanedar took on Trump Attorney General Pam Bondi over obstruction, politicization of the Justice Department, and failure to release Epstein-related files. [CBS Detroit, 3/9/26; Axios, 3/5/26] Source detail: CBS Detroit reported that Thanedar introduced impeachment articles against Bondi and listed charges including obstruction of justice, dereliction of duty, and weaponization/politicization of DOJ. Axios reported the effort as Democrats turned attention to Bondi after the Noem fight. [CBS Detroit; Axios] III. THANEDAR IS FIGHTING TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE, MEDICAID, MEDICARE, AND FOOD ASSISTANCE THANEDAR VOTED AGAINST TRUMP’S BUDGET BILL THAT THREATENED HEALTH CARE AND FOOD ASSISTANCE Voters should know: Thanedar voted NO on Trump’s budget bill while Michigan Republicans voted yes - standing against Republican cuts that would threaten health care, food assistance, and working families. [CBS Detroit, 5/22/25] Source detail: CBS Detroit reported how Michigan members voted on the budget bill: Michigan Republicans supported it, while Democrats including Shri Thanedar voted against it. [CBS Detroit] Medicaid impact: AP reported that the GOP bill would bring major changes to Medicaid and could significantly reduce health coverage, including millions losing Medicaid eligibility under work requirements and other provisions. [AP, 2025] Medicare impact: The Washington Post reported that the GOP tax-and-immigration package could trigger roughly $490 billion in Medicare cuts over ten years under PAYGO rules; Kiplinger also summarized that the law could trigger automatic Medicare cuts beginning in 2026. [Washington Post, 5/21/25; Kiplinger, 2025] THANEDAR SUPPORTED PUSHBACK AGAINST TRUMP’S HEALTH CARE COST INCREASES Voters should know: Thanedar backed efforts to reverse Trump-era health care cost increases and protect patients from new Medicaid fees and Big Pharma giveaways. [Pappas official, 9/3/25] Source detail: The Protect Patients from Costly Care Act announcement listed Thanedar as an original cosponsor of legislation to repeal the Trump bill’s Medicaid cost-sharing requirements and provisions that would help pharmaceutical companies evade Medicare drug-price negotiation accountability. [Rep. Chris Pappas, 9/3/25] LABOR SCORECARD BACKUP: THANEDAR VOTED WITH WORKING PEOPLE ON HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS Voters should know: Thanedar can be framed as voting with working people against bills that would weaken affordable coverage and undermine working-family protections. [AFL-CIO scorecard] Source detail: AFL-CIO’s scorecard lists Thanedar votes, including voting with working people on H.R. 6703, which labor opposed because it promoted substandard coverage instead of stronger ACA tax credits. [AFL-CIO] IV. THANEDAR IS FIGHTING ICE ABUSES AND DEMANDING IMMIGRATION ACCOUNTABILITY THANEDAR INTRODUCED THE ABOLISH ICE ACT Voters should know: Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act to dismantle ICE’s current enforcement authority after concerns about violent enforcement and lack of accountability. [CBS Detroit, 1/16/26; GovInfo H.R. 7123] Source detail: CBS Detroit reported that Thanedar followed through on plans to introduce the Abolish ICE Act and noted the bill number H.R. 7123; GovInfo confirms H.R. 7123 was introduced by Thanedar and referred to the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Homeland Security Committees. [CBS Detroit; GovInfo] THANEDAR INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO END QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR ICE AGENTS Voters should know: Thanedar is pushing legal accountability for ICE agents by trying to end qualified immunity protections that can shield federal immigration agents from consequences. [Michigan Advance, 8/8/25; GovInfo H.R. 4944; FOX 2 Detroit, 1/9/26] Primary proof: earned media and public-record links; no official Thanedar House press releases used as core citations. Source detail: Michigan Advance reported Thanedar’s bill to strip ICE agents of qualified immunity; GovInfo identifies the bill as H.R. 4944, the Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act; FOX 2 Detroit later covered the renewed push around dismantling ICE and qualified immunity. [Michigan Advance; GovInfo; FOX 2 Detroit] V. THANEDAR IS STANDING WITH WORKERS AND MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES THANEDAR INTRODUCED TAX RELIEF FOR FIRED WORKERS Voters should know: Thanedar introduced legislation to stop taxing unemployment benefits, giving relief to workers who suddenly lose their jobs. [PoliScore H.R. 2655; Quiver / CongressRadar, 4/16/26] Source detail: PoliScore lists H.R. 2655 as a Thanedar bill to sunset federal income tax on unemployment compensation; Quiver CongressRadar’s Tax Day summary also identifies Thanedar’s Tax Relief for Fired Workers Act as part of his working-family tax agenda. [PoliScore; Quiver / CongressRadar] THANEDAR INTRODUCED THE PICKET LINE PROTECTION ACT Voters should know: Thanedar’s Picket Line Protection Act would exempt strike pay from federal income taxes, so workers are not punished financially for standing up on the picket line. [BillTrack50 legislator record; Thanedar video post backup] Source detail: BillTrack50 lists Thanedar’s Picket Line Protection Act of 2025 as legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code; a public video post from the Congressman explains the message: taking a stand should not mean taking a financial hit. [BillTrack50; Facebook video post] THANEDAR PUSHED A MIDDLE-CLASS TAX CUT FRAME Voters should know: Thanedar has publicly framed his tax agenda as cutting taxes for families making $100,000 or less and making millionaires and billionaires pay more. [Quiver / CongressRadar, 4/16/26] Source detail: Quiver CongressRadar summarized Thanedar’s Middle Class Tax Cut Act and Tax Day message, including the proposal to eliminate federal income taxes for families earning $100,000 or less and increase rates on the wealthy. [Quiver / CongressRadar] VI. THANEDAR IS SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THANEDAR REINTRODUCED THE BIPARTISAN LIONS ACT TO EXPAND SBA 7(a) LOANS Voters should know: Thanedar is using his small-business background to expand access to capital for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. [Rep. Mark Alford, 3/7/25; PoliScore H.R. 1893] Source detail: Republican Rep. Mark Alford’s office announced the bipartisan reintroduction of the LIONS Act with Thanedar, describing the bill as increasing the SBA 7(a) maximum gross loan amount from $5 million to $10 million; PoliScore lists H.R. 1893 as the LIONs Act of 2025. [Rep. Mark Alford; PoliScore] Voter frame: This supports a message that Thanedar is not only fighting Trump; he is also trying to deliver practical economic tools for small businesses. [Rep. Mark Alford] AXIOS FIRST-100-DAYS PROFILE: THANEDAR EMPHASIZED SERVING CONSTITUENTS AND SMALL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Voters should know: Thanedar can be described as a business owner and public servant who said the congressional office belongs to constituents. [Axios Detroit, 4/13/23] Source detail: Axios Detroit reported in his first 100 days that Thanedar emphasized connecting with Detroit and Wayne County residents and quoted his message: the office belongs to the people and he is there to serve. [Axios Detroit] VII. MESSAGE-READY MESSAGE CLAIMS AND SOURCE LINKS Message Bucket Fighting Trump Protecting Medicare / Medicaid Holding Trump officials accountable Fighting ICE abuses IE Claim Language Thanedar filed articles of impeachment against Trump and helped force a national conversation about Trump’s abuses of power. Thanedar voted no on Trump’s budget bill while Michigan Republicans voted yes; national coverage warned the bill could cause Medicaid losses and trigger Medicare cuts. Thanedar pushed impeachment/accountability efforts against Noem, Hegseth, and Bondi. Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act and legislation to end qualified immunity for Source Links Michigan Advance; AP; WDET CBS Detroit; AP Medicaid; Washington Post Medicare Axios Noem; Axios Hegseth; CBS Bondi CBS Abolish ICE; GovInfo H.R. 7123; Michigan Advance QI Primary proof: earned media and public-record links; no official Thanedar House press releases used as core citations. Message Bucket Standing with workers Helping small businesses IE Claim Language ICE agents. Thanedar introduced worker-centered tax bills, including tax relief for unemployment benefits and strike pay. Thanedar helped introduce the bipartisan LIONS Act to expand SBA 7(a) loan access from $5 million to $10 million. Source Links PoliScore H.R. 2655; BillTrack50; Quiver Tax Day Alford office; PoliScore H.R. 1893 VIII. SAMPLE VOTER-FACING LANGUAGE Health care / Medicare contrast: Donald Trump and House Republicans pushed a budget bill that threatened health care, Medicaid, food assistance, and Medicare. Congressman Shri Thanedar voted no. When Michigan Republicans backed the bill, Thanedar stood with seniors, working families, and people who depend on affordable care. Trump accountability: Congressman Shri Thanedar is doing what Democrats should do: standing up to Donald Trump. He brought articles of impeachment, called for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment, and defended Detroit voters when Trump targeted Detroit’s ballots. Cabinet accountability: Thanedar did not just call out Trump. He went after the officials carrying out Trump’s agenda - pushing accountability for Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, and Pam Bondi when they abused power or failed the public trust. Workers / costs: Thanedar is fighting to make the tax code work for people who work for a living. His agenda includes tax relief for fired workers and protecting strike pay so workers are not punished for standing up on the picket line. Small business: As a former entrepreneur, Thanedar knows small businesses need capital to grow. That is why he helped introduce the bipartisan LIONS Act to expand SBA 7(a) loan access for neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs. IX. SOURCE DIRECTORY FOR RAPID PULLING C-SPAN - Thanedar remarks on impeaching Hegseth CBS Detroit - Thanedar introduces Pam Bondi impeachment articles Axios - House Democrat moves to impeach Pam Bondi CBS Detroit - Thanedar calls for 25th Amendment against Trump CBS Detroit - Michigan delegation vote on budget bill AP - GOP bill Medicaid impact Associated Press - National coverage of Trump impeachment effort Roll Call - Trump impeachment effort pulled before vote Axios - More than 50 House Democrats on Noem impeachment articles Tucson Sentinel - House Democrats supporting Noem impeachment Axios - Thanedar announces Hegseth impeachment articles Michigan Advance - Thanedar brings Trump impeachment articles WDET - Detroit Evening Report: Thanedar drafts Trump impeachment articles Michigan Advance - Thanedar introduces Hegseth impeachment articles Washington Post - Hegseth impeachment push Washington Post - GOP bill could force Medicare cuts Michigan Advance - Thanedar bill ending qualified immunity for ICE agents GovInfo - H.R. 4944 Ending Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents Act Rep. Mark Alford - Bipartisan LIONS Act with Thanedar PoliScore - H.R. 1893 LIONS Act Quiver CongressRadar - Thanedar Tax Day agenda PoliScore - H.R. 2655 Tax Relief for Fired Workers BillTrack50 - Thanedar legislation list including Picket Line Protection Act Axios Detroit - Thanedar first 100 days Kiplinger - Medicare changes in One Big Beautiful Bill Act AFL-CIO - Shri Thanedar scorecard CBS Detroit - Thanedar introduces Abolish ICE Act GovInfo - H.R. 7123 Abolish ICE Act Primary proof: earned media and public-record links; no official Thanedar House press releases used as core citations.
Independent-expenditure corroboration
FEC Schedule E · 9 filings
Sequence. Messaging guidance was present on the candidate's site when detected on 2026-07-22; $877,913 in supporting independent expenditures is on file for this candidate, and $278,074 opposing.
| Committee | Amount | Filings | Date range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | PROTECT PROGRESS | $877,913 | 2 | 2026-07-16 – 2026-07-18 |
| O | JUSTICE DEMOCRATS PAC | $243,797 | 5 | 2026-06-22 – 2026-07-09 |
| O | PAF | $20,000 | 1 | 2026-07-14 – 2026-07-14 |
| O | EMGAGE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $14,277 | 1 | 2026-06-26 – 2026-06-26 |
S Supporting O Opposing
FEC filings can be trailing evidence — smaller expenditures may surface only in periodic reports. Supporting IE dated on or after our detection day: $0. Dates are FEC expenditure dates.
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