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Kristen McDonald Rivet

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Kristen McDonald Rivet

@McdonaldRivet

Congresswoman for Michigan’s Eighth District. Mom to 6 + Tuck. Fighting for working families, lower costs and good-paying jobs in #MI08.

Bay City, MI

kristenmcdonaldrivet.com

Joined July 2009

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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Nov 6, 2024
We Won!!! I am humbled by the trust voters have put in me, and honored to represent mid-Michigan in the U.S. House. We energized a broad coalition of tens of thousands who believe in our ability to deliver the real results that working families need. To lower costs, bring
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Feb 1, 2023
Wondering who this guy is? They call him a "Tracker." He is paid for by the Republicans and he follows me around with a camera shouting comments. At the Capitol, outside restaurants when I am with my kids. Politics doesn't have to be this way. #hatewontwin
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Nov 2, 2024
One of the best messengers on the planet did not disappoint, and #Midland, neither did you! Huge thanks to @PeteButtigieg and the crowd of 500 who TURNED UP, and are now fired up to TURN OUT every vote by #Nov5. Let’s go! Let’s #Vote! #MI08
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Aug 30, 2024
My husband knows, and now you do. I could talk about cutting taxes ALL DAY LONG. I helped put $1 billion back in the pockets of Michigan working families and seniors. And in Congress, I’ll fight for a federal tax policy that works for working people.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Mar 16, 2023
62% of adolescent firearm suicides involve a gun belonging to a family member. 80% of school shooters under the age of 18 accessed firearms from their own home. My safe storage bill and our child access protection laws will save lives.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Oct 23, 2024
People say politics comes down to who you want to have a beer with. I’m a mom of 6 with Michigan, working-class roots, and a lifetime record of making things better for working families. 🍻Cheers.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Mar 2, 2023
Counselor, Christian, Moderate Conservative, CPL holder. Mother whose youngest son was seriously injured in Oxford H.S. and whose oldest son was in MSU lockdown testifies on gun safety bills. #Enough
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Jan 2, 2025
On my way to DC for swearing in tomorrow. Could not be more excited to get to work representing our mid-Michigan communities.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Mar 9, 2023
“We have an obligation to build systems to protect people.... when it comes to safe storage, it just makes sense.” — Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson, testifying in support of our gun safety bills.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Feb 2, 2023
Hi Twitter Friends! Nice to know so many of you agree politics shouldn't be about harassment for gotcha moments. People tell me elected officials should show pet photos. So meet Tuck. He shares my belief we can debate substance without descending into distortion & ugliness. 1/3
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Feb 1, 2023
Today, @SarahAnthony517 became the first black woman to gavel in the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee as Chair. It was an honor to be part of that historical moment and I’m thrilled to serve alongside her and my colleagues on Appropriations.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Apr 13, 2023
Background checks on all gun sales & safe storage signed! This will save lives and prevent so much loss. To all survivors, advocates and everyone fighting & voting for change, we are grateful. I’m always humbled to carry your voices to the Capitol but especially so today. 1/2
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Mar 23, 2023
We came to Lansing to work. We came to tackle real problems. My safe storage bill is headed to the Governor’s desk with bipartisan support. Thrilled that the first public act with my name on it will keep our communities safer, protect our kids, and save lives.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
@McdonaldRivet
Jan 27, 2023
I listened and I got to work. I’m honored, and immensely grateful, that my first time speaking on the Senate Floor was to champion a game-changing policy like the #EITC. #OneMillionMichiganKids #WorkingFamiliesTaxCredit #MILeg
MI Senate Dems
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MI Senate Dems
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