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Kristen Lee McDonald Rivet (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 taking office on January 1, 2023.
Early life and education
McDonald Rivet was born on July 11, 1970, in Portland, Michigan, 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.
Career
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. Her first political position was in the Charter Commission for Bay City, Michigan. McDonald Rivet followed that up by serving as a member of the Bay City Commission, representing the city's 2nd ward. She was elected to the Michigan Senate in November 2022, defeating Republican state Representative Annette Glenn.
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. McDonald Rivet won the election.
Personal life
McDonald Rivet and her husband, Joseph Rivet, have six children.
References
External links
Campaign website
Appearances on C-SPAN
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