Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude & recognition. Today reminds us the freedoms we enjoy were secured through sacrifice. It’s our ongoing responsibility to not only offer thanks, but also ensure that every veteran receives the care & respect they deserve even after their service ends.

Americans trusted their Senators to fight for them in the face of rising healthcare costs. But instead, Dem. Senators just caved, for nothing. This is literally life & death for millions of Americans, but Schumer can't even hold this line. It is inexcusable. We deserve better.

Recently, I was invited to speak at the 3rd Annual Infant Mental Health Day here at the Capitol 🙌🏾 As a husband & young father of 3 beautiful children under 4, I spoke about the need for paid family leave at both the fed. & state levels especially to help our mothers & fathers of newborn children.

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨🚨 The U.S. Supreme Court Emergency Order pauses November SNAP payments. Nationwide emergency order will immediately prevent SNAP recipients from receiving further benefits.

Join us for our annual FREE Festifall & Turkey Giveaway this Saturday, Nov. 8th at 12pm at SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke 😄 We'll be passing out free turkeys, canned goods, and more on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. So please come out, support, and help spread the word 💙

As Trump and DC Republicans continue to play games surrounding SNAP benefits and ending the government shutdown, we are taking matters into our own hands to help provide some immediate relief for our families, children, and communities in need.

Here in Detroit, as well as communities across Michigan and parts of the country, it's General Election Day 🗳 The family and I just voted 🙌🏾 Make sure to go cast your ballot today for Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, and Police Commissioner. Polls open right now until 8pm 💙 #GoVOTE #WeDeserveBetter

Good afternoon, praying all is well and hope everyone had a great Halloween 👻 Here are a couple of photos of us and the family trick or treating yesterday. The boys and I dressed up as Firefighters, my wife was the Fire Truck, and Baby Nyla was the Dalmatian pup 💙

Happy Game Day 🌞 Myself and State Rep. Jason Morgan were on the House Floor earlier this week talking major trash for the Wolverines taking down the Spartans TONIGHT predicting a score of 63-0 🥳 To all my Spartans y'all better at least score 😂 #UMvsMSU #BeatSparty #HAILToTheVictors #ForeverGOBLUE

We are co-hosting 3 events in the next 2 weeks: Trunk or Treat, Home Buyer Education Community Event, and a Festifall & Turkey Giveaway 🙌🏾 See flyers for more details 😄 #ThankYouGODForEverything #NeverFightTheUrgeToGive #BringingResourcesHome #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

Today, I attended the funeral for the late great Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick. Left early to give the Memorial Resolution speech in honor of the late great State Senator/Representative & Judge Virgil Clark Smith 🙏🏾 #YourLegaciesWillContinueOn #RepresentationMatters #AlwaysWithThePeople

Today, I attended the funeral for the late great Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick. Left early to give the Memorial Resolution speech in honor of the late great State Senator/Representative & Judge Virgil Clark Smith 🙏🏾 #YourLegaciesWillContinueOn #RepresentationMatters #AlwaysWithThePeople

Good morning everyone, hope all is well and Happy Friday 😄 We're fighting and working hard for you each and every day 💙 #BringingResourcesHome #LifeOfARepresentative #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

It means the world to me that my community is so deeply with us in this movement to return real representation back to the Mighty 13th 🙌🏾 Thank you to today’s new endorsers — thrilled to have you with us on Team Donavan! #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

Family 💙 #LoveYours #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

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 🙏🏾

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

Good evening everyone, hope all is well and Happy Hump Day 🙌🏾 Yesterday, we held a press conference bringing Black elected leaders together across Wayne County in support of our campaign for Congress to restore real representation from the Mighty 13th back to DC.

Shana Tova to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah tonight! May you and your loved ones have a happy New Year.

It's always great seeing my frat brother Reverend Al Sharpton in action. During these uncertain times, we must continue our fight for freedom and justice and know that together we shall overcome 💙 #GetInGoodTrouble #WeShallOvercome #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

Yesterday, I joined fellow members of the Michigan Legislative Labor Caucus for a press conference unveiling our 9-bill Unemployment Insurance Improvement package (HB 5000-HB 5008). Right now, Michigan’s unemployment insurance benefit rate is 4.1%, which is among the lowest in the nation.

Demartravion “Trey” Reed was a young, fun-loving student who was excited about his future before his life was cut short earlier this week. He was found hanging from a tree on Delta State University’s campus in Cleveland, MI, early Monday AM. Read my statement on his death below:

This week we introduced (HB 4973-HB 4978) also known as the Outage Credits portion of the Ratepayer Bill of Rights 🎉 My bill (HB 4973) establishes a statutory Service Outage Credit that is automatically applied to your bill.

Last week, we introduced a 4-bill bipartisan package to reduce lead risks statewide for families and children here in Michigan. This bill package aligns Michigan’s definition of elevated blood lead level with that of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and much more.

Good afternoon everyone, praying all is well on this 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks 🙏🏾 We just wrapped up the 9/11 memorial service here at the Capitol. My special guest of honor for the ceremony was DPD Assistant Chief Franklin Hayes.

Today, our race becomes a two-person race. I thank State Senator Adam Hollier for his service to our community, and I look forward to continuing to build our people-powered movement to bring real federal representation back to the Mighty 13th.

Good morning everyone, hope all is well and Happy Hump Day 😄 Yesterday, we led a press conference alongside fellow legislators, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV), MOSES Action, community members, and others...

Yesterday, we met with the Michigan Department of Corrections about the concerning conditions at Women's Huron Valley, the state's only women's prison. Afterward, we were interviewed by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News: You can watch/read more of the interview here: www.wxyz.com/news/region/...

As a former member of SEIU, a State Rep., and a lifelong fighter for Michiganders, I’m proud to stand with workers today and everyday — from Detroit to Downriver — all across the Mighty 13th and beyond 💪🏾 #HappyLaborDay #UnionStrong #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe

6 years, 3 beautiful kids, a house, a dog, our doubts, our dreams, our belief in GOD, our service to each other & our community. Thank you for a lifetime of blessings my forever love 💙 #HappyWeddingAnniversary #ThankYouForALifetimeOfBlessings #MyForeverLove #MatchMadeInMcKinney #AlwaysWithThePeople

Earlier this week, Michigan House Republicans passed their $78B budget plan. Here's a photo of me holding Baby Nyla as I read through the 800 page budget bill. Democrats had literally less than one hour to review all 800 pages without it going through the full House Appropriation committee process.

It's only been about a week since I started paternity leave. Yesterday was the first day of school for many of our children across metro Detroit. I stood alongside my Frat Brothers & others to 'Clap-In' and Welcome students back to school 😄 #FirstDayOfSchool #ShowingUpMatters #AlwaysWithThePeople

Hello Everyone! First thank you for the outpouring of love and support of our family the past few days. I am proud to have the endorsement of my friend State Rep. Kimberly Edwards!

My beautiful wife Shaunte and I are so excited to welcome the newest addition to our growing family... INTRODUCING OUR FIRST DAUGHTER: Nyla Ella Elizabeth McKinney 💙 #AllGloryToGOD #GirlDad #MatchMadeInMcKinneyPlusThree #DadLifeTimes3 #LeoSeason #HonoredAndBlessedToServe #AlwaysWithThePeople

Thank you so much, Downriver, for hosting me last week! It’s such a pleasure to be back! I’m so proud to have endorsements from folks representing every city downriver. State Senator Darrin Camilleri, State Representative Tullio Liberati, former State Representative Jaime Churches

Good Afternoon!! 😁 It was such a pleasure to join the Mighty UAW today to stand up against corporate greed. A big thanks, especially to my wife Shaunté, who joined me while being 9 months pregnant!

My opponent Shri Thanedar isn’t looking out for our community — he changed the law to make himself and his billionaire friends richer then his stock went up 193%. This kind of corruption is exactly what’s wrong with Congress. We deserve better.

"I know when it comes to real representation, Michigan's 13th District deserves better," says @reprashida.govpeeps.us in support of state Rep. @donavanmckinney.bsky.social.

Bernie's endorsement of @donavanmckinney.bsky.social is the oligarchy tour put into practice. Donavan is challenging a literal multimillionaire who's spent over $17 million of his own money to buy a seat in Congress...just to ignore his constituents. Fight oligarchy & support Donavan.

Folks, I met this guy today and he is the real deal. I’m donating monthly to his campaign because he understands us everyday Americans in a way our current representative doesn’t. #mckinneyforcongress #Michigan #MI13