MI-13: Thanedar outraised by primary challenger as crypto holdings take seven-figure hit
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar's Democratic primary challenger raised more than he did last quarter, as the Detroit congressman's crypto investments suffered more losses in the last three months of the year.
State Rep. Donavan McKinney of Detroit reported raising $263,600 toward his bid to oust the two-term Thanedar, while the congressman posted a loss of $1.87 million for the fourth quarter, according to campaign finance filings. Thanedar reported $21,800 in contributions from individual donors.
"I am honored to know our community is also with me in this fight, and just as committed as I am to returning real representation back to our Mighty 13th," McKinney said in a statement, referring to the 13th Congressional District that covers parts of Detroit, Downriver communities and the Grosse Pointes.
McKinney picked up some significant backers last year, including Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, and former U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Southfield.
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