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Flint area officials blast Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet joined state and local officials in Flint on Monday, May 4, rallying against a Supreme Court decision that threw out the most powerful part of the Voting Rights Act.
Michigan special election for control of the state
Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the chamber on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who’s now a congresswoman.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman. The voters have been without representation in the state Senate for 16 months. Democrats now cling to a 19-18 state Senate majority. A Republican victory would deadlock the chamber at 19 senators each. The nominees are Democrat Chedrick Greene, Republican Jason Tunney and Libertarian Ali Sledz. The winner will serve the remaining eight months of McDonald Rivet's term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a...
What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.
What to expect in Michigan's special election for state Senate
Voters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Voters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Michigan's Special Election for Control of the State Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 16 months without representation in the state Senate, voters in a competitive Central Michigan district will decide control of the chamber on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.
House bill would allow SNAP recipients to buy hot rotisserie chickens
Kristen McDonald Rivet and Rick Crawford introduced the SNAP Rotisserie Chicken Act.
Michigan Democrat Caught Joking About MSU Shooter
A clip shows Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) joking about the Michigan State shooter less than three weeks after the attack.
Flushing police to receive more than $200K in federal funding for vehicles, equipment
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet announced the funding at Flushing's Public Works Department facilities on Jan. 29.
Bridgeport Fire Department receives $866K for station upgrades
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet secured funding for the 54-year-old station to expand facilities, add decontamination areas and improve firefighter safety.
Review coming after federal Coast Guard reductions at Saginaw River station
A provision authored by U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet and signed by President Donald Trump aims to address gaps in emergency coverage following the elimination of 24/7 operations in 2024.
Congresswoman calls for EPA to pay now for failed oversight during Flint water crisis
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet says the federal government needs to acknowledge its oversight failures during the Flint water crisis and start negotiating a settlement with city residents.
Amir Hassan courts black Trump voters to flip Michigan House seat
Hassan is so far the only Republican who has stepped forward to challenge Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls special election for state Senate seat that could split Michigan chamber
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a special election for a state Senate seat that has been vacant for nearly nine months. Kristen McDonald Rivet vacated the seat when she was elected to the...
Special election slated for 2026 to fill vacant Michigan Senate seat
A special election has been called for Michigan's 35th Senate seat, which opened when Kristen McDonald Rivet was elected to Congress.
Republicans target Ohio, Michigan Dem-held House seats Trump won in 2024
Republicans target Democratic Reps. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio and Kristen McDonald Rivet in Michigan in "crossover districts" President Donald Trump won in 2024.