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Donavan McKinneyDSA
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Michigan’s 13th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Donavan McKinney is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Michigan’s 13th District on November 3, 2026, against T.P. Nykoriak (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Donavan McKinney’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Donavan McKinney’s campaign has raised $1,876,780 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $129,674 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,599,209
- PACs and other committees$180,958
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$76,288
- Other$20,326
From donors who gave over $200: $604,668 after refunds, in gifts through July 15, 2026; 41% from Michigan, 59% from other states. Top states: Michigan $249,933 (41%), California $121,345 (20%), New York $96,658 (16%), District of Columbia $35,860 (6%), Illinois $15,995 (3%). About 780 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MI13254 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$42,500
- Banks, finance and insurance$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Donavan McKinney’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Donavan McKinney (Democratic); T.P. Nykoriak (Republican); Raelyn Light (Green); Christopher Dardzinski (U.S. Taxpayers Party); Simone Coleman (Working Class Party)
- Open seat: now held by Shri Thanedar (D)
- Won the August 4 Democratic primary with 57,746 votes (51.7%) (official results of the August 4 primary for Donavan McKinney)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 5; all agree
- Michigan 13th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Michigan race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Michigan
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Michigan
- Check your registration on Michigan’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Michigan
Ballots already cast in Michigan: 1,141,300 (by mail and at early voting sites, as of Oct 25; Michigan Secretary of State): 25% of 2022 midterm turnout in Michigan (4,500,400) · 15% of registered voters in Michigan
About Donavan McKinney
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Donavan McKinney quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Michigan State Representative. · donavanforcongress.com (source for Michigan State Representative.) (archived copy of the source for Michigan State Representative.)
- Led coalition work with SEIU Healthcare Michigan. · donavanforcongress.com (source for Led coalition work with SEIU Healthcare Michigan.) (archived copy of the source for Led coalition work with SEIU Healthcare Michigan.)
- First in his family to graduate from college; attended Detroit Public Schools. · donavanforcongress.com (source for First in his family to graduate from college; attended Detroit Public Schools.) (archived copy of the source for First in his family to graduate from college; attended Detroit Public Schools.)
Endorsements
- Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator, Vermont) · commondreams.org (source for the Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator, Vermont) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Bernie Sanders (U.S. Senator, Vermont) endorsement)
- Justice Democrats · commondreams.org (source for the Justice Democrats endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Justice Democrats endorsement)
- Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) · commondreams.org (source for the Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “We need to end the military aid and arms that America gives to Israel, and pass legislation like the Block the Bombs Act, which I pledge to co-sign when elected.” donavanforcongress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “In the State Legislature, I’ve fought to get big money out of politics, helping lead the introduction of a slate of bills in the State House that would ban monopoly utility corporations and government contractors from making political donations.” donavanforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I know our families cannot afford anything less than Medicare for All, which would ensure everyone in this country has healthcare — no matter their employment status, zip code, race, gender, sexuality, or disability.” donavanforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “I’m fighting for all my union family and for every worker to have the right to form a union, earn a living wage, and be able to provide for their family.” donavanforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “We need a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants, tackle the bureaucracy that makes immigrating to this country so difficult, reform our asylum process, shut down for-profit detention centers, and not turn our back on refugees fleeing danger and disaster.” donavanforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “I support a national homes guarantee that would give every Michigander safe, sustainable, and permanently affordable housing.” donavanforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Donavan McKinney has used:
Photo of Donavan McKinney: City of Detroit (photo of Donavan McKinney), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Donavan McKinney been backed by AIPAC?
No. Donavan McKinney has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Donavan McKinney had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.