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Kristen McDonald Rivet
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 8th district
Assuming office
January 3, 2025
SucceedingDan Kildee
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 35th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byCurt VanderWall
Personal details
Born
Kristen Lee McDonald

(1970-07-11) July 11, 1970 (age 54)
Portland, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJoseph Rivet
Children6
RelativesKaren McDonald (sister)
EducationMichigan State University (BA)
University of Michigan, Flint (MA)

Kristen Lee McDonald Rivet[1] (born July 11, 1970) is an American politician who is the member-elect to the United States House of Representatives for Michigan's 8th congressional district. She is a member of the Michigan Senate for the 35th district, having been elected in November 2022 and took office on January 1, 2023.

Early life and education

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McDonald Rivet was born on July 11, 1970, in Portland, Michigan,[2] where she was raised with her fraternal twin sister Karen McDonald. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in education and public administration from the University of Michigan–Flint.[3]

Career

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Prior to entering politics, McDonald Rivet served as chief of staff for State Superintendent Michael P. Flanagan and was vice president of the Skillman Foundation.[4] Her first political position was in the Charter Commission for Bay City, Michigan.[5] McDonald Rivet followed that up by serving as a member of the Bay City Commission, representing the city's 2nd ward.[6] She was elected to the Michigan Senate in November 2022, defeating Republican state Representative Annette Glenn.[7][8]

McDonald Rivet declared her candidacy to run for the United States House of Representatives Michigan's 8th congressional district to replace the retiring Dan Kildee in the 2024 Democratic primary.[9] McDonald Rivet won the election.[10]

Personal life

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McDonald Rivet and her husband, Joseph Rivet, have six children.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet - D Michigan, 8th - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Michigan Legislative Biography - Kristen McDonald Rivet". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Chalk, Dan (September 30, 2022). "McDonald Rivet, Glenn share views in 35th State Senate District race". Midland Daily News. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kristen McDonald". Detroit Regional Chamber. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Dodson, Andrew (November 13, 2017). "Here are the elected members of the Bay City Charter Commission". mlive. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "Michigan Legislature is up for grabs: These are races to watch on Election Day | Bridge Michigan". www.bridgemi.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Chalk, Dan (November 9, 2022). "McDonald Rivet defeats Glenn for 35th District state senate seat". Midland Daily News. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "Kristen McDonald Rivet". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  9. ^ Pasciolla, Isabelle (January 4, 2024). "Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet celebrates Congressional run announcement; receives union endorsement". Midland Daily News. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  10. ^ Spangler, Todd (November 6, 2024). "McDonald Rivet wins Michigan's 8th Congressional District race". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 8th congressional district
Taking office 2025 		Elect
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