Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet, Democratic from Michigan

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Representative · Michigan · Democrat

Kristen McDonald Rivet

Biography
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.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented Michigan's 8th congressional district for 1 term.

  • Michigan State Senator, 35th District

    2023–2025

    Served in the Michigan Senate and held the role of assistant majority floor leader.

  • Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Michigan Senate

    2023–2025

    Served in Senate leadership while representing Michigan's 35th district.

  • City Commissioner, Bay City 2nd Ward

    Elected to the Bay City Commission representing the city's 2nd ward.

  • Executive Director, Michigan Head Start

    Led the Michigan Head Start organization prior to holding elected office.

Policy Focus
Emergency Management14%
Science, Technology, Communications14%
Transportation and Public Works14%
Armed Forces and National Security14%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Kristen McDonald Rivet's record in Congress.

  • Clean Energy Investment

    Secured funding to support clean energy job growth and economic development in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region.

  • Universal Pre-K Expansion

    Championed legislation to expand access to universal pre-kindergarten for Michigan children.

  • Affordable Housing Funding

    Helped obtain state funding to increase affordable housing options in Bay City and surrounding communities.

  • Workforce Development Grants

    Supported allocation of workforce development grants to improve job training and retention in Michigan.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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