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July 20, 2026
DSA Endorses Challenger Donavan McKinney Against Rep. Shri Thanedar
- The DSA officially endorsed Donavan McKinney over incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar.
- Thanedar renounced his DSA membership following disagreements over the organization's stance on terrorism.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib support McKinney, highlighting a rift within the party.
- This endorsement reflects a broader trend of far-left candidates challenging established Democrats.
2 Sources
- War erupts on far left as DSA endorses challenger against sitting House progressiveJul 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM · Fox News
- "No one cares": The DSA primary challenge House Democrats are happy to ignoreJul 22, 2026 at 5:22 PM · Axios