Kristen McDonald Rivet, a former nonprofit leader, was elected to the Michigan State Senate representing the 35th District in 2022. She prioritizes expanding access to quality education, strengthening economic opportunities for working families, and improving public health services. McDonald Rivet has championed legislation to boost early childhood education funding and serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, where she helped secure resources for local infrastructure projects. She approaches her role by collaborating across party lines and focusing on practical solutions that reflect her community's needs.