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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 14h

Good afternoon everyone, praying all is well. My thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and her family today. May she rest in peace 🙏🏾

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning everyone. My heart is heavy today, as we recognize the anniversary of the events of October 7, 2023.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to Leaders We Deserve and @davidhogg.bsky.social for your endorsement of our people-powered campaign! Honored to have you with us on Team Donavan!

#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 4d

This state budget provides $75M for after-school programs, $16M to fund Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives, $5M for water affordability, and much more.

We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities 💙

#AlwaysWithThePeople

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 5d

After refusing to back down in budget negotiations, we are now providing relief to Michiganders harmed by Republican cuts in the federal so-called "One Big Shitty Bill Act," while protecting access to affordable health care, SNAP benefits, and funding universal school meals 🙏🏾

#AlwaysWithThePeople

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 6d

It's now past 4am. We've been in session for over 18 consecutive hours (since 10am yesterday). Good news is that we finally passed a bipartisan budget that is now heading to the Governor's desked to be signed!

#EarlyMornings
#LateNights
#FightingForYou
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 6d

It's now past 4am. We've been in session for over 18 consecutive hours (since 10am yesterday). Good news is that we finally passed a bipartisan budget that is now heading to the Governor's desked to be signed!

#EarlyMornings
#LateNights
#FightingForYou
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 7d

To all in the Mighty 13th observing Yom Kippur, g'mar chatima tova!

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 7d

P.S. Here are some photos of me yesterday speaking on the Capitol steps to a crowd of advocates telling them we are working everyday until the budget reflects & supports working families 💙

#BudgetsReflectPriorities
#MakeYourVoicesHeard
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 7d

What I can say with certainty is that no matter how long it takes, I am going to be here, fighting at every opportunity for the things I know matter not only to my community, but the entire state 🙏🏾

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 7d

There is no question this budget process has been unusual, but I am grateful we were able to take a step that protects state departments and employees until the budget is passed and signed into law.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning everyone, hope all is well.

Around 1:30am this morning we passed a Continuing Resolution, also known as a CR, to fund our state govt at current levels for 1 week to avoid a state government shutdown until we get a final budget done sometime later this week for the Governor to sign.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 10d

I also want to thank the first responders who rushed to the scene to extinguish the burning church, who sought to shield Michiganders from harm, and who worked tirelessly to deliver medical aid to churchgoers. Thank you for your service, today and everyday.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 10d

Every Michigander, and every person across the country, should be free to attend their community’s faith services without fearing for or risking their lives. We must come together in unity against the heartbreaking violence that has become all too present in our lives.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 10d

I am devastated to hear about the horrific attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc earlier today. My family and I are praying for those killed, and those whose loved ones were killed or injured as they attended services at their church.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 13d

P.S. This Wednesday, Oct. 1st is the budget deadline. If we don't pass a comprehensive budget for the Governor to sign, unfortunately our state will go into a shutdown.

#ItsBudgetSeason
#FightingForYou
#DetroitMade
#MichiganProud
#WeDeserveBetter
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 13d

And met with my home union SEIU and their healthcare workers who are advocating due to the federal healthcare cuts, for us to pass a budget at the state level that adequately funds healthcare for the workers and patients they serve.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 13d

Also saw our teachers from AFT and MEA who are pushing for us to get a good school aid budget done that doesn't cut free breakfast & lunch, after school programs, and many other services that we fought for.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 13d

Yesterday, was a packed day full of meetings, including with Goodwill of Greater Detroit advocating to keep funding for their amazing Flip the Script program that we championed in the past 2 budgets.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 13d

Good evening everyone, hope all is well and Happy Friday Eve 😄

As the only Detroiter serving on the House Appropriations Committee here in Lansing, I have the privilege of meeting many people, groups, and stakeholders across our wonderful state and parts of the country.

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 14d

You can also read — or listen to — more on our press conference in @wdet.bsky.social here: wdet.org/2025/09/24/d...

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Russ McNamara @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social · 14d

I talked with @donavanmckinney.bsky.social at his campaign event yesterday. Detroit's Black political community is showing out. wdet.org/2025/09/24/d...

Detroit Black political leaders rally behind Donavan McKinney - WDET 101.9 FM

Detroit has been without representation by a Black politician since 2023. Rep. Shri Thanedar won his seat in 2022.

wdet.org

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 14d

P.S. After the press conference, we ran into a group of high school students who were interviewing local businesses in the area for a class project and wanted our advice and to take pictures with us 😄

#GODsPlan
#TakingOurSeatBack
#AlwaysWithThePeople

Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 14d

Because one single multimillionaire is no match for a community united for a better future.

We the people, including our coalition and the communities we represent, are ready to take our seat back 💙

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Donavan McKinney for Congress @donavanmckinney.bsky.social · 14d

… Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity, and so many others for their love, prayers, and support on this journey.

We are building the biggest and baddest coalition in the country, and by the grace of GOD, we will win 🙏🏾

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