Kristen McDonald Rivet
Kristen Lee McDonald Rivet is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 8th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Michigan Senate for the 35th district, where she was the assistant majority floor leader from 2023 to 2025. Her district, located in Central Michigan, includes Flint and the Tri-Cities metropolitan area of Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1970-07-11, Portland
Education
Portland High School, Michigan State University, University of Michigan–Flint
Prior Occupations
politician
Positions Held
member of the State Senate of Michigan, United States representative, member of the United States House of Representatives
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Michigan
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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