Progressive Working Families Party boosts McKinney, Lawrence and Tlaib in congressional bids

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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A group that helped elect progressive candidates to the Detroit City Council last year is now lending its endorsement to two Democratic primary hopefuls in must-watch 2026 Michigan congressional races.

On Friday, the Working Families Party said it was endorsing state Rep. Donovan McKinney (D-Detroit), who is in a primary battle in the 13th Congressional District against incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit), and William Lawrence, one of several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in …

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