Representative in Congress District 13
August 4, 2026 · Congressional District 13 (119th Congress), Michigan · U.S. House district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 45 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 770,105 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,021,191 ÷ 770,105) ÷ ln(1,021,191 ÷ 546,488) = 45.14, comparing all US House districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
United States Representative is responsible for:
- Voting on federal laws, taxes, and the federal budget
- Representing their district's interests in Congress
- Starting tax and spending bills, which must begin in the House
- Helping district residents deal with federal agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Immigration, Government Spending Reduction, Social Programs and Welfare, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, National Defense, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Foreign Trade, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure, Peaceful Foreign Policy
Candidates
McKinney, Donavan
Democratic · declared
Donavan McKinney is a Democratic candidate for Michigan Congressional District 13 and currently serves as the Michigan State Representative for the 11th House District. His Michigan House page identifies him as State Representative Donavan McKinney serving Detroit and the 11th House District, and his campaign site identifies him as running for Congress in Michigan District 13.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Nykoriak, T.P.
Republican · declared
T.P. Nykoriak is the Republican active candidate listed by the Michigan SOS for the 2026 MI-13 U.S. House primary and matched to current-cycle FEC candidate ID H6MI13312. Focused research found no reliable official campaign website or source-backed current elected, appointed, or public office.
Thanedar, Shri
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Shri Thanedar is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Michigan District 13. His official House biography says he proudly represents Michigan 13, including much of Wayne County, Detroit, Grosse Pointe, and Downriver, and his campaign site is active for reelection.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Immigration 1 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com