Rep. Donavan McKinney

(D-Detroit)
3 Years
House District 11
690 HOB
517-373-0849

donavanmckinney@house.mi.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: June 16, 1992 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Shaunte' Wilcher-McKinney
Children: Donavan McKinney II
Education: Detroit Renaissance High School (2006-2010); University of Michigan- Ann Arbor (2010-2014) B.A. Public Policy from Gerald R. Ford School
Employment/Military Record: McKinney served as a Legislative Director in the Michigan State House of Representatives. He went on to do community engagement work for a non-profit called Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD). McKinney then worked in admissions and helped improve student life at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD). Soon after, McKinney did Political and Coalition work for the largest healthcare union in the state, SEIU Healthcare Michigan.
Community Activities: Young Minds in Transition. McKinney is also a 2019 graduate of the Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA) through the Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network. McKinney currently serves on the Board of Directors for Bridging Communities, Inc. McKinney is on the Executive Board for South East Michigan Jobs with Justice.
Religion: Christian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: State Environment Justice Council

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 11th District 2024
General Vote: 28,031 of 34,056 (82%)
Primary Vote: 7,145 of 7,145 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary)

Michigan House 14th District 2022
General Vote: 18,968 of 26,586 (71%)
Primary Vote: 4,452 of 7,504 (59%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25; American Federation of Teachers Michigan; Michigan Education Association PAC (primary); Michigan League of Conservation Voters (primary); Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan; United Auto Workers; Voters Not Politicians (primary)

Michigan House 3rd District 2020
Primary Vote: 2,774 of 13,592 (20%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 3rd District 2016
Primary Vote: 1,060 of 6,895 (15%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Precinct Delegate

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Zvonko Blazevski, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
zblazevski@house.mi.gov
Raqman Lewis, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
rlewis@house.mi.gov

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