
U.S. House candidate · Michigan 8th District
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $5.64M raised through Jul 15, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Kristen McDonald Rivet is a Democratic Representative from MI (District 08). Rivet's campaign has raised $5.6 million from 1,956 donors. Funding includes 3.6% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 32.1% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include COINBASE, MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC., DE SHAW. Campaign committees include KRISTEN FOR MICHIGAN.
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Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHMAN, EDWARD | individual | NY | $14,000 | — | 4 |
| JANOWITZ, JESSIE | individual | NJ | $14,000 | — | 4 |
| BLUMENSTEIN, RICHARD | individual | MI | $10,500 | — | 3 |
| ABRAMS, NINA DODGE | individual | MI | $7,500 | — | 5 |
| DRYDEN, JOHN | individual | MI | $7,500 | — | 5 |
| BLUM, LEONARD | individual | MN | $7,250 | — | 3 |
| LAWRENCE, RICHARD | individual | OH | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BENNETT, RAYMOND | individual | IL | $7,000 | — | 3 |
| MANDEL, STEVE | individual | CT | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| JACOBS, JERRI- ANN | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| CONWAY, KAREN | individual | MA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BYERS, BROOK | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| DOLINSKI, RICHARD | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 3 |
| TURKISH, JASON | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| DIXON, BARBARA B. | individual | MI | $7,000 | — | 5 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSTREETPAC | DC | $23,480 | 28 |
| U A LOCAL 85 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MI | $10,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MN | $10,000 | 2 |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MI | $10,000 | 2 |
| INNOVATION FOR GOOD PAC | DC | $10,000 | 5 |
| AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC | DC | $10,000 | 6 |
| POET PAC | SD | $10,000 | 2 |
| MITTEN PAC | MI | $10,000 | 2 |
| CRH AMERICAS, INC. PAC | TX | $10,000 | 6 |
| UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW | MI | $10,000 | 2 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| JACKSON HOLDINGS LLC AND JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FEDERAL SSF (JACKSON NATIONAL FEDER | MI | $10,000 | 4 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEES FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT- FEDERAL | MI | $10,000 | 5 |
KRISTEN FOR MICHIGAN: $1.08M across 795 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUSTO | CA | payroll taxes · payroll - see memo items · payroll fees | $235,313 | 89 |
| WESTWEST DIGITAL | CA | digital consulting · text messaging services · list acquisition | $154,088 | 34 |
| MOLLY ALLEN ASSOCIATES LLC | DC | fundraising consulting · fundraising supplies · catering | $134,020 | 47 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES | MA | merchant fees | $75,260 | 78 |
| LLOYD-SLIFKIN, ROSE | MI | salary · reimbursement - see below if itemized · mileage reimbursement | $68,130 | 23 |
| SPIROS CONSULTING LLC | DC | research consulting | $38,000 | 7 |
| ACUITY POLITICS, LLC | DC | compliance services · postage | $35,065 | 19 |
| NGP VAN, INC | DC | software · subscriptions | $34,951 | 14 |
| MORGAN, MARIAH | MI | salary | $29,134 | 9 |
| EMILYS LIST | DC | direct mail services · merchant fees | $28,303 | 8 |
| DESTITO, EMMA | MI | salary · mileage reimbursement · reimbursement - see below if itemized | $22,554 | 14 |
| WOLFE, SHANE | MI | general campaign consulting · reimbursement - see below if itemized · strategy consulting | $22,469 | 20 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELCOMEPAC C00786830 | Support | $13K 3 filings | — | |
| GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION C00802389 | Support | $393 8 filings | — |
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICA PAC C00879510 Donors include Elon Musk ($20.1M) | Oppose | $160K 16 notices, latest Oct 23, 2026 | Mar 26, 2025 regular reports processed through |
| CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE C00568444 | Support | $150K 1 notice, latest Oct 21, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| ROLLING SEA ACTION FUND C00844530 | Support | $150K 1 notice, latest Oct 6, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| NO GOING BACK PAC INC. C00960435 | Oppose | $94K 10 notices, latest Oct 9, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
| CHARTER SCHOOLS ACTION PAC C00576215 | Support | $54K 4 notices, latest Oct 5, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| AB PAC C00492140 Donors include Deborah Simon ($5.00M) | Support | $44K 2 notices, latest Oct 5, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $32K 4 notices, latest Oct 15, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
| MAGA INC. C00892471 Donors include Miriam Adelson ($25.0M), Diane Hendricks ($25.0M), Jeffrey Yass ($16.0M) | Oppose | $20K 1 notice, latest Oct 12, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| CLF C00504530 Donors include Miriam Adelson ($10.0M), Elon Musk ($10.0M), Paul Singer ($8.00M) | Oppose | $13K 1 notice, latest Sep 18, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| FOR MICHIGAN ACTION FUND C00886093 | Support | $11K 3 notices, latest Oct 15, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
| WELCOMEPAC C00786830 | Support | $7K 1 notice, latest Sep 14, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| WORKING AMERICA C90011156 | Support | $5K 3 notices, latest Oct 22, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 regular reports processed through |
| NEIGHBOR VOICES PAC C00930321 | Support | $3K 7 notices, latest Oct 22, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
676 roll calls on record: 315 yea, 189 nay, 15 not voting.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Yea | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9340 | Ratepayer Protection Act | cosponsor | Energy | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 6006 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 9570 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2805 | PLAN for Broadband Act | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 1266 | Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 5645 | Pray Safe Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Emergency Management | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 3633 | Digital Asset Market Clarity Act | cosponsor | Finance and Financial Sector | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 2592 | Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Transportation and Public Works | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 3350 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 4662 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 8999 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Jul 22, 2026 | — |
| 9874 | Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Jul 22, 2026 | — |
| 3514 | Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN FOR MICHIGAN | C00864207 | H / P | principal | $9.62M |
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-03 | https://mcdonaldrivet.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-3611 | 2025-01-03 |
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| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | J Street Education Fund | Israel; Jordan (Feb 12, 2026 – Feb 20, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: COINBASE, MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC., DE SHAW, BGR GROUP, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. See money.
Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
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| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | MI | 08 | H4MI08218 | $5.64M |
| 2024 | House | MI | 08 | H4MI08218 | $6.07M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.