Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic · U.S. House, District 8, Michigan
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 8, Michigan

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Also running: Thomas J. Smith (R) · C. Mia Pettus (L) · Jim Casha (G) · Kathy Goodwin (W)

Where McDonald Rivet stands

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Crime & public safety

Law enforcement

Our law enforcement officers have our backs every day, and I'll always have theirs.
Original: x.com/McdonaldRivet/status/2108651387122786723 (accessed Oct 21, 2026)

Key votes as U.S. Representative

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MeasureMcDonald Rivet
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passageNay
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate versionNo

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