Kristen McDonald Rivet
Kristen McDonald Rivet | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 8th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Dan Kildee |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Curt VanderWall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kristen Lee McDonald[1] July 11, 1970 Portland, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joseph Rivet |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Karen McDonald (sister) |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) University of Michigan, Flint (MA) |
Kristen Lee McDonald Rivet[2] (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
[edit]McDonald Rivet was born on July 11, 1970, in Portland, Michigan,[3] 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.[4]
Career
[edit]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.[5] Her first political position was in the Charter Commission for Bay City, Michigan.[6] McDonald Rivet followed that up by serving as a member of the Bay City Commission, representing the city's 2nd ward.[7] She was elected to the Michigan Senate in November 2022, defeating Republican state Representative Annette Glenn.[8][9]
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.[10] McDonald Rivet won the election.[11]
Personal life
[edit]McDonald Rivet and her husband, Joseph Rivet, have six children and a cat named Tuck.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ https://kristenmcdonaldrivet.com/
- ^ "Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet - D Michigan, 8th - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Michigan Legislative Biography - Kristen McDonald Rivet". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Chalk, Dan (September 30, 2022). "McDonald Rivet, Glenn share views in 35th State Senate District race". Midland Daily News. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Kristen McDonald". Detroit Regional Chamber. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Dodson, Andrew (November 13, 2017). "Here are the elected members of the Bay City Charter Commission". mlive. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Michigan Legislature is up for grabs: These are races to watch on Election Day | Bridge Michigan". www.bridgemi.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Chalk, Dan (November 9, 2022). "McDonald Rivet defeats Glenn for 35th District state senate seat". Midland Daily News. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ "Kristen McDonald Rivet". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Pasciolla, Isabelle (January 4, 2024). "Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet celebrates Congressional run announcement; receives union endorsement". Midland Daily News. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (November 6, 2024). "McDonald Rivet wins Michigan's 8th Congressional District race". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Democratic Party Michigan state senators
- Living people
- Michigan State University alumni
- People from Bay City, Michigan
- People from Ionia County, Michigan
- People from Portland, Michigan
- University of Michigan–Flint alumni
- Women state legislators in Michigan
- 1970 births