Kristen McDonald Rivet
Kristen McDonald Rivet | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Kildee |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Curt VanderWall |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kristen Lee McDonald 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) |
| Website | House website |
Kristen Lee McDonald Rivet (/ˈrɪvɪt/; born July 11, 1970) 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.