India, Aug. 5 -- Democratic Rep Shri Thanedar has lost his Michigan primary race to state Rep Donavan McKinney, a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), in the latest victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.

Thanedar, who represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, was seeking a third term in Congress. The district includes parts of Detroit, where McKinney emerged as the winner in Tuesday's Democratic primary, according to the New York Post.

McKinney is now expected to be heavily favored in the November general election against Republican candidate TP Nykoriak.

McKinney's victory came after he successfully consolidated support from progressive voters in a direct challenge against Thaneda...