In a statement released after the election, Thanedar congratulated Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney on his victory. Reflecting on his time in Congress, Thanedar called serving the district “the honor of my life.” “I look forward to serving out the remainder of my term and wish Representative McKinney the best.” McKinney, a Democratic state representative from Detroit, is expected to face a Republican challenger in the November general election. Michigan’s 13th Congressional District has historically favored Democratic candidates, making the Democratic primary the pivotal contest.