Finding House · Michigan Democrat
Donavan McKinney FINDING
Posted public messaging guidance consistent with red-boxing
Detected on https://www.donavanforcongress.com/media · classifier confidence 0.97 (escalated)
- First detectedJuly 9, 2026
- Guidance revisedJuly 25, 2026
- Guidance revisedJuly 28, 2026
- Guidance revisedJuly 29, 2026
- Guidance revisedJuly 31, 2026
This page functions as red-box guidance: it segments audiences by demographics (White voters, Black voters, likely Democratic primary voters, election day voters) and pairs each segment with channel directives (cable, broadcast, on the go, mail, internet, doors) and prescribed message themes. It also provides dated b-roll assets, key zip codes, validator contacts, and a weekly timeline tied to ballot drop dates — all hallmarks of media-buy instructions directed at outside spenders rather than content written to persuade voters directly.
Quoted evidence — verbatim spans from the page
Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri's lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Channel-specific media-buy instruction (cable, broadcast) directing what message to run — classic paid media guidance for outside spenders.Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Segmented audience (likely Democratic primary voters) paired with channel directive ('on the go') and prescribed message theme — media-buy instruction.Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing, contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Further audience segmentation with channel/format directive ('read') and specific message content prescribed.White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties.
Demographic audience segmentation with directives about what each group 'needs to see' — targeting instructions for paid media.Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents.
Demographic targeting directive specifying message content for a specific racial audience segment.Voters searching on the internet need to see our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Channel-specific (digital/search) media-buy instruction with prescribed message theme.Link to b-roll 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll
Dated ad-asset provisioning with update cadence, consistent with ongoing instruction to outside ad producers.Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media
Explicit voter targeting segments that function as audience definitions for paid media buys.Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1.
Timing and turnout intelligence framed as scheduling guidance for when ads should run — media-buy timing instruction.
Plain text of the archived page
Shri Thanedar is lying about Donavan while being bankrolled by corporate $$. Get the facts HERE. SKIP TO CONTENT Meet Donavan Priorities Endorsements Events News Get In Touch DONATE MEDIA Date updated: July 31st, 2026 Shri Thanedar is Michigan’s Trump. Donavan McKinney is a working-class champion who will take on Trump, Shri, and their corporate donors to fight for the people. Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills. In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors. While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors, and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE.” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Additional information for read: For voters who need to see on the go, the title and summary sections are most important. Below is some additional information for voters who need to read. About Donavan: Donavan McKinney understands that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. In Congress, he will fight for Medicare-for-All and fight to eliminate medical debt. In Congress, Donavan McKinney will oppose the unconditional funding of weapons and bombs because he knows we cannot keep funding the killing of civilians and war crimes in Gaza, Iran, and beyond with our taxpayer dollars. He's endorsed by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Garlin Gilchrist, and former Congresspeople Brenda Lawrence and Andy Levin. White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties. Having grown up in the district all his life, Donavan will fight to ensure no one in the Black community grows up without clean air and water, that Detroiters can afford their auto-insurance, and will lower the cost of utilities and hold DTE accountable. About Shri: Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat. When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill, allowing Trump, Trump's family, and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office. Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla. Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors. He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found. He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads, mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other electedofficials’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Core Goals: Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing, contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Voters searching on the internet need to see our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Very Late (GOTV Weekend & Election Day) Voters on the East Side of Detroit need to hear on the doors about Donavan. For election day canvassing, expect priority precincts by Monday morning linked here. It's important voters know Donavan will fight for Detroit AND Downriver. Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media Key zip codes HERE Key Citations: “Fought to lower costs for Detroiters” https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-HB-5089 https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4973 https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/free-school-breakfast-lunch-field-trip-funding-and-more-what-students-get-under-new-michigan-budget https://michiganadvance.com/2026/05/14/mckinney-puts-forth-community-solar-legislation-centered-on-individuals-hardest-hit-by-energy-costs/ “...hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills” https://archive.ph/B5gV1 “Called Michigan’s Trump” https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/24/shri-thanedar-profile-michigan-governor-2018-218831/ “...voting with Trump” https://www.standwithcrypto.org/politicians/person/shri---thanedar “...taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00797670&contributor_name=C00799031&contributor_name=C90022864&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018&two_year_transaction_period=2012 “Shri is bankrolled…” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00025163&contributor_name=C00064766&contributor_name=C00078451&contributor_name=C00096156&contributor_name=C00109017&contributor_name=C00186288&contributor_name=C00303024&contributor_name=C00363127&contributor_name=GENERAL+DYNAMICS+CORPORATION+POLITICAL+ACTION+COMMITTEE+%28GENERAL+DYNAMICS+EMPLOYEE+PAC%29&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018 “...by ICE contractors” https://readsludge.com/2026/01/16/the-companies-behind-ice/ https://archive.ph/v4l4C “...as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit” https://archive.ph/O2GP3 “...he even voted to thank ICE” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “...he said he was against sending weapons to Israel” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “..now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need” https://archive.ph/8zhca Validators: Alberta Tinsley alberta4detroit@gmail.com Denzel McCampbell mccampbell.da@gmail.com Bob McCrait rmccraight@sbcglobal.net Pastor Sterling Brewer sterlin.b@att.net Darrin Camilleri darrin.camilleri@gmail.com Alisha Bell keennab@gmail.com Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com Jennifer Root jennifer.root@seiumisc.org Stephanie Chang stephanieliychang@gmail.com Assets: Bernie video content Link to stills Link to b-roll 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll To donate by check, please mail to: Donavan McKinney for Congress PO Box 44133 Detroit, MI 48244 Contact the Campaign Press Inquiry Media Volunteer Privacy Policy PAID FOR BY DONAVAN MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS CHIP IN AND KEEP OUR ADS ON THE AIR! Shri Thanedar and his crypto allies are outspending us. Help us keep Donavan’s on TV. CHIP IN TODAY [hidden/DOM-only content] 0 Skip to Content Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills . In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors . While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors , and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE .” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat . When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill , allowing Trump, Trump's family , and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office . Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla . Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors . He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found . He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads , mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other elected officials ’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Key zip codes HERE Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll Chip in and keep our ads on the air!
Earlier versions of this guidance (4) — archived
Each revision below was archived when it was detected; the current version is shown above. Newest earlier version last.
Version 1 · Live from July 9, 2026 – revised July 25, 2026
Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots.
White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties.
Very Early (Weeks 11-9) ... Voters under 50 and voters searching for information need to see on the go and on social media our positive message
If resources allow, voters should see on cable our contrast message.
Key zip codes HERE
Assets: Link to stills, Link to b-roll
The next revision added “Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.”; “Assets: Bernie video content, Link to stills, Link to b-roll, 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll”; dropped “Very Early (Weeks 11-9) ... Voters under 50 and voters searching for information need to see on the go and on social media our positive message”; “If resources allow, voters should see on cable our contrast message.”; “Assets: Link to stills, Link to b-roll”.
Plain text of the archived page
SKIP TO CONTENT Meet Donavan Priorities Endorsements Events News Get In Touch DONATE MEDIA Date updated: July 9th, 2026 Shri Thanedar is Michigan’s Trump. Donavan McKinney is a working-class champion who will take on Trump, Shri, and their corporate donors to fight for the people. Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills. In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors. While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors, and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE.” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Additional information for read: For voters who need to see on the go, the title and summary sections are most important. Below is some additional information for voters who need to read. About Donavan: Donavan McKinney understands that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. In Congress, he will fight for Medicare-for-All and fight to eliminate medical debt. In Congress, Donavan McKinney will oppose the unconditional funding of weapons and bombs because he knows we cannot keep funding the killing of civilians and war crimes in Gaza, Iran, and beyond with our taxpayer dollars. He's endorsed by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Garlin Gilchrist, and former Congresspeople Brenda Lawrence and Andy Levin. White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties. Having grown up in the district all his life, Donavan will fight to ensure no one in the Black community grows up without clean air and water, that Detroiters can afford their auto-insurance, and will lower the cost of utilities and hold DTE accountable. About Shri: Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat. When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill, allowing Trump, Trump's family, and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office. Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla. Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors. He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found. He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads, mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other elected officials’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Core Goals: Very Early (Weeks 11-9) Voters under 50 and voters searching for information need to see on the go and on social media our positive message, and that Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib have endorsed Donavan McKinney. Early (Weeks 8-6, NOTE: Week 6 is start of absentee voting) Voters under 50 and voters searching for information need to see on the go and on social media our positive message, and that Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib have endorsed Donavan McKinney. Likely absentee Democratic primary voters need to read and see on the go our contrast message. Middle (Weeks 5-3) All likely white and Black voters need to see on the go our contrast message Specifically and in light of the recent power outages, voters need to see on the go contrast on Shri’s DTE money and Donavan fighting to hold DTE accountable. Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters, need to read our contrast message. If resources allow, voters should see on cable our contrast message. Late (Weeks 2-0) Likely white and Black voters need to see on the go our contrast message Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing contrast message. If resources allow, voters should see on cable our contrast message. Key Targets: 1 of 3 Black Democratic primary voters 1 of 3 white Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media Key zip codes HERE Key Citations: “Fought to lower costs for Detroiters” https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-HB-5089 https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4973 https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/free-school-breakfast-lunch-field-trip-funding-and-more-what-students-get-under-new-michigan-budget https://michiganadvance.com/2026/05/14/mckinney-puts-forth-community-solar-legislation-centered-on-individuals-hardest-hit-by-energy-costs/ “...hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills” https://archive.ph/B5gV1 “Called Michigan’s Trump” https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/24/shri-thanedar-profile-michigan-governor-2018-218831/ “...voting with Trump” https://www.standwithcrypto.org/politicians/person/shri---thanedar “...taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00797670&contributor_name=C00799031&contributor_name=C90022864&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018&two_year_transaction_period=2012 “Shri is bankrolled…” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00025163&contributor_name=C00064766&contributor_name=C00078451&contributor_name=C00096156&contributor_name=C00109017&contributor_name=C00186288&contributor_name=C00303024&contributor_name=C00363127&contributor_name=GENERAL+DYNAMICS+CORPORATION+POLITICAL+ACTION+COMMITTEE+%28GENERAL+DYNAMICS+EMPLOYEE+PAC%29&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018 “...by ICE contractors” https://readsludge.com/2026/01/16/the-companies-behind-ice/ https://archive.ph/v4l4C “...as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit” https://archive.ph/O2GP3 “...he even voted to thank ICE” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “...he said he was against sending weapons to Israel” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “..now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need” https://archive.ph/8zhca Validators: Alberta Tinsley alberta4detroit@gmail.com Denzel McCampbell mccampbell.da@gmail.com Bob McCrait rmccraight@sbcglobal.net Pastor Sterling Brewer sterlin.b@att.net Darrin Camilleri darrin.camilleri@gmail.com Alisha Bell keennab@gmail.com Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com Jennifer Root jennifer.root@seiumisc.org Stephanie Chang stephanieliychang@gmail.com Assets: Link to stills Link to b-roll To donate by check, please mail to: Donavan McKinney for Congress PO Box 44133 Detroit, MI 48244 Contact the Campaign Press Inquiry Media Volunteer Privacy Policy PAID FOR BY DONAVAN MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS BE A FOUNDING DONOR FOR OUR CAMPAIGN Together, we can elect a fighter who actually shows up for the people and our communities. CHIP IN TODAY [hidden/DOM-only content] 0 Skip to Content Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills . In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors . While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors , and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE .” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat . When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill , allowing Trump, Trump's family , and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office . Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla . Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors . He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found . He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads , mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other elected officials ’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Key zip codes HERE Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com Be a Founding Donor for our campaign
Version 2 · Live from July 25, 2026 – revised July 28, 2026
Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots.
White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties.
Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Key zip codes HERE
Assets: Bernie video content, Link to stills, Link to b-roll, 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll
The next revision added “Assets: Bernie video content, Link to stills, Link to b-roll, 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others, NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll”; dropped “Assets: Bernie video content, Link to stills, Link to b-roll, 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll”.
Plain text of the archived page
SKIP TO CONTENT Meet Donavan Priorities Endorsements Events News Get In Touch DONATE MEDIA Date updated: July 24th, 2026 Shri Thanedar is Michigan’s Trump. Donavan McKinney is a working-class champion who will take on Trump, Shri, and their corporate donors to fight for the people. Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills. In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors. While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors, and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE.” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Additional information for read: For voters who need to see on the go, the title and summary sections are most important. Below is some additional information for voters who need to read. About Donavan: Donavan McKinney understands that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. In Congress, he will fight for Medicare-for-All and fight to eliminate medical debt. In Congress, Donavan McKinney will oppose the unconditional funding of weapons and bombs because he knows we cannot keep funding the killing of civilians and war crimes in Gaza, Iran, and beyond with our taxpayer dollars. He's endorsed by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Garlin Gilchrist, and former Congresspeople Brenda Lawrence and Andy Levin. White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties. Having grown up in the district all his life, Donavan will fight to ensure no one in the Black community grows up without clean air and water, that Detroiters can afford their auto-insurance, and will lower the cost of utilities and hold DTE accountable. About Shri: Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat. When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill, allowing Trump, Trump's family, and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office. Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla. Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors. He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found. He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads, mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other electedofficials’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Core Goals: Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing, contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Voters searching on the internet need to see our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media Key zip codes HERE Key Citations: “Fought to lower costs for Detroiters” https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-HB-5089 https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4973 https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/free-school-breakfast-lunch-field-trip-funding-and-more-what-students-get-under-new-michigan-budget https://michiganadvance.com/2026/05/14/mckinney-puts-forth-community-solar-legislation-centered-on-individuals-hardest-hit-by-energy-costs/ “...hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills” https://archive.ph/B5gV1 “Called Michigan’s Trump” https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/24/shri-thanedar-profile-michigan-governor-2018-218831/ “...voting with Trump” https://www.standwithcrypto.org/politicians/person/shri---thanedar “...taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00797670&contributor_name=C00799031&contributor_name=C90022864&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018&two_year_transaction_period=2012 “Shri is bankrolled…” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00025163&contributor_name=C00064766&contributor_name=C00078451&contributor_name=C00096156&contributor_name=C00109017&contributor_name=C00186288&contributor_name=C00303024&contributor_name=C00363127&contributor_name=GENERAL+DYNAMICS+CORPORATION+POLITICAL+ACTION+COMMITTEE+%28GENERAL+DYNAMICS+EMPLOYEE+PAC%29&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018 “...by ICE contractors” https://readsludge.com/2026/01/16/the-companies-behind-ice/ https://archive.ph/v4l4C “...as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit” https://archive.ph/O2GP3 “...he even voted to thank ICE” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “...he said he was against sending weapons to Israel” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “..now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need” https://archive.ph/8zhca Validators: Alberta Tinsley alberta4detroit@gmail.com Denzel McCampbell mccampbell.da@gmail.com Bob McCrait rmccraight@sbcglobal.net Pastor Sterling Brewer sterlin.b@att.net Darrin Camilleri darrin.camilleri@gmail.com Alisha Bell keennab@gmail.com Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com Jennifer Root jennifer.root@seiumisc.org Stephanie Chang stephanieliychang@gmail.com Assets: Bernie video content Link to stills Link to b-roll 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll To donate by check, please mail to: Donavan McKinney for Congress PO Box 44133 Detroit, MI 48244 Contact the Campaign Press Inquiry Media Volunteer Privacy Policy PAID FOR BY DONAVAN MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS BE A FOUNDING DONOR FOR OUR CAMPAIGN Together, we can elect a fighter who actually shows up for the people and our communities. CHIP IN TODAY [hidden/DOM-only content] 0 Skip to Content Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills . In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors . While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors , and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE .” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat . When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill , allowing Trump, Trump's family , and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office . Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla . Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors . He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found . He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads , mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other elected officials ’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Key zip codes HERE Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll Be a Founding Donor for our campaign
Version 3 · Live from July 28, 2026 – revised July 29, 2026
Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots.
White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties.
Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Key zip codes HERE
Assets: Bernie video content, Link to stills, Link to b-roll, 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others, NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll
The next revision added “Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1.”; “Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri's lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.”; “Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.”; dropped “Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots.”; “Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.”; “Key zip codes HERE”.
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SKIP TO CONTENT Meet Donavan Priorities Endorsements Events News Get In Touch DONATE MEDIA Date updated: July 24th, 2026 Shri Thanedar is Michigan’s Trump. Donavan McKinney is a working-class champion who will take on Trump, Shri, and their corporate donors to fight for the people. Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills. In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors. While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors, and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE.” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Additional information for read: For voters who need to see on the go, the title and summary sections are most important. Below is some additional information for voters who need to read. About Donavan: Donavan McKinney understands that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. In Congress, he will fight for Medicare-for-All and fight to eliminate medical debt. In Congress, Donavan McKinney will oppose the unconditional funding of weapons and bombs because he knows we cannot keep funding the killing of civilians and war crimes in Gaza, Iran, and beyond with our taxpayer dollars. He's endorsed by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Garlin Gilchrist, and former Congresspeople Brenda Lawrence and Andy Levin. White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties. Having grown up in the district all his life, Donavan will fight to ensure no one in the Black community grows up without clean air and water, that Detroiters can afford their auto-insurance, and will lower the cost of utilities and hold DTE accountable. About Shri: Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat. When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill, allowing Trump, Trump's family, and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office. Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla. Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors. He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found. He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads, mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other electedofficials’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Core Goals: Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing, contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Voters searching on the internet need to see our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media Key zip codes HERE Key Citations: “Fought to lower costs for Detroiters” https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-HB-5089 https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4973 https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/free-school-breakfast-lunch-field-trip-funding-and-more-what-students-get-under-new-michigan-budget https://michiganadvance.com/2026/05/14/mckinney-puts-forth-community-solar-legislation-centered-on-individuals-hardest-hit-by-energy-costs/ “...hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills” https://archive.ph/B5gV1 “Called Michigan’s Trump” https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/24/shri-thanedar-profile-michigan-governor-2018-218831/ “...voting with Trump” https://www.standwithcrypto.org/politicians/person/shri---thanedar “...taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00797670&contributor_name=C00799031&contributor_name=C90022864&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018&two_year_transaction_period=2012 “Shri is bankrolled…” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00025163&contributor_name=C00064766&contributor_name=C00078451&contributor_name=C00096156&contributor_name=C00109017&contributor_name=C00186288&contributor_name=C00303024&contributor_name=C00363127&contributor_name=GENERAL+DYNAMICS+CORPORATION+POLITICAL+ACTION+COMMITTEE+%28GENERAL+DYNAMICS+EMPLOYEE+PAC%29&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018 “...by ICE contractors” https://readsludge.com/2026/01/16/the-companies-behind-ice/ https://archive.ph/v4l4C “...as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit” https://archive.ph/O2GP3 “...he even voted to thank ICE” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “...he said he was against sending weapons to Israel” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “..now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need” https://archive.ph/8zhca Validators: Alberta Tinsley alberta4detroit@gmail.com Denzel McCampbell mccampbell.da@gmail.com Bob McCrait rmccraight@sbcglobal.net Pastor Sterling Brewer sterlin.b@att.net Darrin Camilleri darrin.camilleri@gmail.com Alisha Bell keennab@gmail.com Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com Jennifer Root jennifer.root@seiumisc.org Stephanie Chang stephanieliychang@gmail.com Assets: Bernie video content Link to stills Link to b-roll 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll To donate by check, please mail to: Donavan McKinney for Congress PO Box 44133 Detroit, MI 48244 Contact the Campaign Press Inquiry Media Volunteer Privacy Policy PAID FOR BY DONAVAN MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS CHIP IN AND KEEP OUR ADS ON THE AIR! Shri Thanedar and his crypto allies are outspending us. Help us keep Donavan’s on TV. CHIP IN TODAY [hidden/DOM-only content] 0 Skip to Content Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills . In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors . While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors , and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE .” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat . When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill , allowing Trump, Trump's family , and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office . Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla . Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors . He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found . He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads , mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other elected officials ’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Key zip codes HERE Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll Chip in and keep our ads on the air!
Version 4 · Live from July 29, 2026 – revised July 31, 2026
Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1.
Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri's lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing, contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.
White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties.
Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents.
Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters / Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years / Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media / Key zip codes HERE
Assets: Bernie video content / Link to stills / Link to b-roll / 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others / NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll
Date updated: July 24th, 2026
The next revision added “Voters searching on the internet need to see our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal.”; “Link to b-roll 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll”; “Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media”; dropped “Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1.”; “Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters / Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years / Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media / Key zip codes HERE”; “Assets: Bernie video content / Link to stills / Link to b-roll / 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others / NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll”.
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Shri Thanedar is lying about Donavan while being bankrolled by corporate $$. Get the facts HERE. SKIP TO CONTENT Meet Donavan Priorities Endorsements Events News Get In Touch DONATE MEDIA Date updated: July 24th, 2026 Shri Thanedar is Michigan’s Trump. Donavan McKinney is a working-class champion who will take on Trump, Shri, and their corporate donors to fight for the people. Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills. In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors. While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors, and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE.” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Additional information for read: For voters who need to see on the go, the title and summary sections are most important. Below is some additional information for voters who need to read. About Donavan: Donavan McKinney understands that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. In Congress, he will fight for Medicare-for-All and fight to eliminate medical debt. In Congress, Donavan McKinney will oppose the unconditional funding of weapons and bombs because he knows we cannot keep funding the killing of civilians and war crimes in Gaza, Iran, and beyond with our taxpayer dollars. He's endorsed by progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Garlin Gilchrist, and former Congresspeople Brenda Lawrence and Andy Levin. White voters need to read and see his progressive validators. Black voters need to read and see about his community ties. Having grown up in the district all his life, Donavan will fight to ensure no one in the Black community grows up without clean air and water, that Detroiters can afford their auto-insurance, and will lower the cost of utilities and hold DTE accountable. About Shri: Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat. When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel, but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill, allowing Trump, Trump's family, and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office. Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla. Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors. He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found. He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads, mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other electedofficials’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Core Goals: Late (Weeks 2-0) Voters need to see on cable and see on broadcast our contrast message, including that they should not believe Shri’s lies and information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters need to see on the go our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Likely Democratic primary voters, including election day voters need to read our closing, contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Voters searching on the internet need to see our contrast message, including information on DTE and Crypto/AIPAC rebuttal. Key Targets: 1 of 3 Democratic primary voters Democratic primary voters under 50 who have voted in any election in the last 4 years Progressives who support local and national progressives on social media Key zip codes HERE Key Citations: “Fought to lower costs for Detroiters” https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-HB-5089 https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4973 https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/free-school-breakfast-lunch-field-trip-funding-and-more-what-students-get-under-new-michigan-budget https://michiganadvance.com/2026/05/14/mckinney-puts-forth-community-solar-legislation-centered-on-individuals-hardest-hit-by-energy-costs/ “...hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills” https://archive.ph/B5gV1 “Called Michigan’s Trump” https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/24/shri-thanedar-profile-michigan-governor-2018-218831/ “...voting with Trump” https://www.standwithcrypto.org/politicians/person/shri---thanedar “...taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00797670&contributor_name=C00799031&contributor_name=C90022864&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018&two_year_transaction_period=2012 “Shri is bankrolled…” https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00798132&contributor_name=C00025163&contributor_name=C00064766&contributor_name=C00078451&contributor_name=C00096156&contributor_name=C00109017&contributor_name=C00186288&contributor_name=C00303024&contributor_name=C00363127&contributor_name=GENERAL+DYNAMICS+CORPORATION+POLITICAL+ACTION+COMMITTEE+%28GENERAL+DYNAMICS+EMPLOYEE+PAC%29&two_year_transaction_period=2026&two_year_transaction_period=2024&two_year_transaction_period=2022&two_year_transaction_period=2020&two_year_transaction_period=2018 “...by ICE contractors” https://readsludge.com/2026/01/16/the-companies-behind-ice/ https://archive.ph/v4l4C “...as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit” https://archive.ph/O2GP3 “...he even voted to thank ICE” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “...he said he was against sending weapons to Israel” https://archive.ph/j07c2 “..now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need” https://archive.ph/8zhca Validators: Alberta Tinsley alberta4detroit@gmail.com Denzel McCampbell mccampbell.da@gmail.com Bob McCrait rmccraight@sbcglobal.net Pastor Sterling Brewer sterlin.b@att.net Darrin Camilleri darrin.camilleri@gmail.com Alisha Bell keennab@gmail.com Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com Jennifer Root jennifer.root@seiumisc.org Stephanie Chang stephanieliychang@gmail.com Assets: Bernie video content Link to stills Link to b-roll 7/20 - More b-roll of Donavan with others NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll To donate by check, please mail to: Donavan McKinney for Congress PO Box 44133 Detroit, MI 48244 Contact the Campaign Press Inquiry Media Volunteer Privacy Policy PAID FOR BY DONAVAN MCKINNEY FOR CONGRESS CHIP IN AND KEEP OUR ADS ON THE AIR! Shri Thanedar and his crypto allies are outspending us. Help us keep Donavan’s on TV. CHIP IN TODAY [hidden/DOM-only content] 0 Skip to Content Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Summary: Growing up poor in Northeast Detroit, Donavan saw firsthand how hard it was for working families to make ends meet. In Lansing, he has fought to lower costs for Detroiters and hold DTE accountable for hiking energy bills . In Congress, Donavan will always refuse corporate PAC money, fight for Medicare for all, stop big corporations from enriching themselves at our expense, and stand up to Trump at every turn. That is why he is endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and former Rep. Brenda Lawrence. Called Michigan’s Trump, Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to get power or enrich himself, including voting with Trump and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Trump’s donors . While ICE terrorizes communities nationwide, Shri is bankrolled by ICE contractors , and just last year, as ICE arrest rates doubled in Detroit, he even voted to “thank ICE .” As a State Rep., he said he was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Michigan is a heavy absentee vote state, and voters need to read and see on the go about Donavan McKinney before they cast their ballots. Ballots drop in week 6 on June 25th. We expect up to a third of the votes will likely be cast via absentee ballot by week 1. Shri Thanedar will say and do anything to have power or enrich himself. Before his run for Michigan Governor, he said he didn't know whether he was going to run as a Republican or a Democrat . When asked about his abortion stance, he said he was comfortable with whatever position he needed to adopt to get the best chance to win. During his time in the State House, he co-sponsored a bill that was against sending weapons to Israel , but now he adopts whatever position AIPAC and their donors need him to have so he can keep them on his side. Shri has received nearly $2.3 million in support from AIPAC-aligned PACs and has directly taken over $300,000 from AIPAC and its allied PACs, which endorsed members of Congress who stood with January 6th insurrectionists. Shri Thanedar has supported key parts of Donald Trump's agenda. He voted with Trump on his corrupt cryptocurrency bill , allowing Trump, Trump's family , and Shri himself to profit off crypto while in office . Since he entered Congress, Shri has also invested in Elon Musk's Tesla . Shri Thanedar has taken thousands of dollars in campaign cash from ICE contractors . He even voted to thank ICE as they were terrorizing our communities. When parts of Detroit flooded, Shri was nowhere to be found . He has also spent nearly $1 million dollars of taxpayer money on TV ads , mailers, and billboards promoting himself, rather than hiring staff to handle constituent services, leaving other elected officials ’ offices to help Shri’s constituents when Shri won’t. Black voters need to read about his record of failing to deliver for his constituents. Key zip codes HERE Jo Adams josarahadams@gmail.com NEW 7/22 - Bernie rally b-roll Chip in and keep our ads on the air!
Independent-expenditure corroboration
FEC Schedule E · 14 filings
Sequence. Messaging guidance was present on the candidate's site when detected on 2026-07-09; $708,732 in supporting independent expenditures is on file for this candidate.
| Committee | Amount | Filings | Date range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION | $400,000 | 1 | 2026-06-17 – 2026-06-17 |
| S | JUSTICE DEMOCRATS PAC | $223,168 | 4 | 2026-06-22 – 2026-07-02 |
| S | WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC | $50,000 | 1 | 2026-06-23 – 2026-06-23 |
| S | EMGAGE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $35,454 | 4 | 2026-06-19 – 2026-06-30 |
| S | THE PEOPLE UNITED PAC | $100 | 3 | 2026-01-08 – 2026-01-25 |
| S | SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | 1 | 2026-04-16 – 2026-04-16 |
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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