Kristen McDonald Rivet
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- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- U.S. Representative, Michigan District 8 (since 2025)
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Bay City
Background
- McDonald Rivet earned a bachelor's degree in history from Michigan State University (1992) and a master's degree in education and public administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. source: ballotpedia.org
- McDonald Rivet's career includes serving as president and CEO of Greater Midland, Inc., vice president of program and policy at The Skillman Foundation, and chief strategy officer of the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance. source: ballotpedia.org
- McDonald Rivet served on the Bay City Commission and in the Michigan Senate (District 35) from 2023 to 2025. source: ballotpedia.org
In their own words
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- "Fixing A Broken System" source: kristenmcdonaldrivet.com
- "Lowering Costs" source: kristenmcdonaldrivet.com
- "Healthcare We Can Afford" source: kristenmcdonaldrivet.com
- "Supporting Public Safety" source: kristenmcdonaldrivet.com
- "Working With Both Parties to Get Stuff Done" source: kristenmcdonaldrivet.com
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