Kristen McDonald Rivet
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 8th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Lives in
- Bay City
- Campaign website
- kristenmcdonaldrivet.com
U.S. Representative for Michigan's 8th District, serving on the Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. Previously served in the Michigan State Senate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Introduced a tax credit up to $5,500 per young childIn office
The Working Parents Tax Relief Act, for children under age four.
ReportCongresswoman McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Cut Taxes for Working Families by Thousands of Dollars Per YearPublic statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“would return to working parents up to an additional $5,500 per child under age four”
Introduced a bill ending federal tax breaks for data centersIn office
The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, with Rep. Don Davis.
ReportReps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data CentersPublic statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act would exclude data centers from benefiting from those OBBBA tax breaks.”
Education
Introduced a bill helping schools buy food from local farmsIn office
The Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act, with Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA).
ReportReps. McDonald Rivet, Thompson Introduce Bill to Give Students Healthy Meals, Support FarmersPublic statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“This bill would help schools buy fresh food from local farms, giving students access to healthy meals and supporting farmers.”
Environment & parks
Co-led a call for faster Pentagon PFAS cleanupIn office
ReportRep. McDonald Rivet, PFAS Task Force Call on Pentagon to Accelerate PFAS Cleanup Near Military FacilitiesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“called on the Department of Defense (DOD) to immediately address overdue PFAS forever chemical cleanup and transparency requirements”
Health & human services
Supports abortion rights; backed Michigan's constitutional protectionIn office
From her record in the Michigan Senate, per her official biography.
ReportAbout — Rep. Kristen McDonald RivetGovernment record · U.S. House of Representatives · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“helped repeal Michigan’s extreme abortion ban and enshrine the right to abortion into Michigan’s constitution”
Government & transparency
Voted for a War Powers Resolution on IranIn office
ReportCongresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Successful Iran War Powers ResolutionPublic statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“helping pass a War Powers Resolution through the House of Representatives to curb the Administration’s activity in Iran”
Introduced a bill banning officials from trading stocksIn office
The bipartisan No Profiting from Public Service Act, which also covers Supreme Court justices and prediction markets.
ReportRep. McDonald Rivet Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Insider Trading by Public OfficialsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
“banning politicians, Supreme Court Justices, and other federal officials from trading stocks”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kristen McDonald Rivet on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (14)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Bay County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Genesee County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Midland County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Saginaw County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Unofficial Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/22/2026)
Election filing · Saginaw County Clerk · saginawcounty.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Tuscola County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Cut Taxes for Working Families by Thousands of Dollars Per Year
Public statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
- Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Successful Iran War Powers Resolution
Public statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
- Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Insider Trading by Public Officials
Public statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, PFAS Task Force Call on Pentagon to Accelerate PFAS Cleanup Near Military Facilities
Public statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
- Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
Public statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
- Reps. McDonald Rivet, Thompson Introduce Bill to Give Students Healthy Meals, Support Farmers
Public statement · Office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
- About — Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet
Government record · U.S. House of Representatives · mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
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