Bernie-Backed Challenger Takes On Thanedar In Detroit Primary
June 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via BridgeDetroit

Shri Thanedar is facing a challenge from a Democrat backed by Bernie Sanders, setting up another clash between the party’s establishment and its progressive wing. The race shows how the left keeps moving farther from the center, with activists pushing ideological purity over practical governance. Detroit voters are being asked to choose between a sitting incumbent and a familiar socialist-style insurgency. Read more about this...