{"id":2415171,"date":"2025-03-25T16:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T20:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-leadership-pushes-michigan-senate-candidate-with-history-of-job-hopping-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T16:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T20:15:29","slug":"democratic-leadership-pushes-michigan-senate-candidate-with-history-of-job-hopping-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-leadership-pushes-michigan-senate-candidate-with-history-of-job-hopping-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic leadership pushes Michigan Senate candidate with history of job-hopping &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocratic-leadership-pushes-michigan-senate-candidate-with-history-of-job-hopping-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2415171&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the potential candidacy of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) for the open Michigan Senate seat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nrcc-chief-looks-to-expand-2026-majority-with-compelling-candidates-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"NRCC chief looks to expand 2026 majority with &#039;compelling&#039; candidates - Washington Examiner\">upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-workers-face-high-levels-of-harassment-and-abuse-new-poll-shows\/\" title=\"New poll reveals high levels of harassment and abuse faced by poll workers\">2026 midterm elections<\/a><\/a>. Despite no official candidates having entered the race yet, rivet, who has never completed a full term in any office she has held, is being encouraged to run by former Sen. Debbie Stabenow and other Democratic leaders. Rivet was recently elected to Congress following a brief tenure in the Michigan state Senate,which she left to pursue the congressional seat.<\/p>\n<p>Her past political career includes serving as a city commissioner and winning a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">state <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/impossible-gop-picked-up-seats-in-house-picked-up-state-legislatures-picked-up-governorship-held-the-senate-but-sniffy-joe-won-not-a-chance\/\" title=\"IMPOSSIBLE: GOP Picked Up ...s in House, Picked Up State Legislatures, Picked Up Governorship, Held the ... -- But Sniffy Joe Won?... NOT A CHANCE\">senate seat<\/a><\/a> in a 2022 blue wave for Democrats. However, her early departure from the Senate created a tie in the chamber, and concerns have been raised about her lack of experience in Congress before pursuing a Senate run.The article also notes that Rivet represents a congressional district that favored Donald Trump in the last election, which could complicate her campaign. Other Democratic and Republican candidates are also anticipated to enter the race, aiming for the Senate seat.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Democratic leadership pushes Michigan Senate candidate with history of job-hopping<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2038516\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>While no one has entered the race for the open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan<\/a> Senate seat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">2026 midterm elections<\/a>, one Democrat who is considering a run has never served a full term in an office she has held.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), who was recently elected to Congress in the 2024 election and is thought to be considering running for the seat, has not completed a term for any office she has held. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/03\/13\/politics\/pete-buttigieg-passes-senate-bid?cid=ios_app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">multiple<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/03\/13\/pete-buttigieg-to-announce-he-wont-run-for-us-senate-in-michigan-president-white-house\/82358263007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reports<\/a>, former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), who was close with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other leaders while in the Senate, is pushing for McDonald Rivet to run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3358229\/progressive-influencer-kat-abughazaleh-primary-bid-schakowsky\/\">Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh launches primary bid against longtime House Democrat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3357632\/soda-companies-push-back-maha-cut-food-stamps\/\">Soda companies push back against MAHA efforts to cut them out of food stamps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3357525\/georgia-cancel-voter-registrations-plan-inactive\/\">Georgia prepares to cancel 455,000 voter registrations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>McDonald Rivet was first elected to local office in Michigan to serve as the city commissioner for Bay City, Michigan. She vacated the position three years into the four year term to run for the Michigan Senate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristen-mcdonald-2579675\/details\/experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">according<\/a> to her LinkedIn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, McDonald Rivet won her state Senate seat by six points to serve a four-year term. Her victory was part of a blue wave that allowed Democrats to gain control of the Michigan Senate for the first time since 1984. At the time, McDonald Rivet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourmidland.com\/news\/article\/McDonald-Rivet-defeats-Glenn-for-35th-District-17571416.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">called<\/a> the win &ldquo;historic.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Less than two years into the position, she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourmidland.com\/news\/article\/kristen-mcdonald-rivet-congress-18588058.php#taboola-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">announced<\/a> a run for Congress. When she <a href=\"https:\/\/radio.wcmu.org\/local-regional-news\/2025-01-03\/mcdonald-rivet-resigns-from-state-senate-looks-ahead-to-congress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">vacated<\/a> office in the state Senate earlier this year, however, she left the Michigan Senate tied at 19-19 Senators each, which left Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D-MI) as the tiebreaking vote. Michigan Senate Democrats now have a one-seat majority, but as of this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) has not scheduled a special election to fill the seat vacated by McDonald Rivet.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/03\/13\/pete-buttigieg-to-announce-he-wont-run-for-us-senate-in-michigan-president-white-house\/82358263007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">statement<\/a> to the <em>Detroit News<\/em>, McDonald Rivet did not commit to ruling out a run, saying she &ldquo;will consider how and where I can best serve Michigan, so that I&rsquo;m part of a solution that drives meaningful results for my community.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Political consultant Adrian Hemond told the outlet that running for Senate after not spending much time in Congress could backfire on the party&rsquo;s chances in the likely competitive race.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You just got to Washington, for Christ&rsquo;s sake. You didn&rsquo;t serve a full term in the state Senate, and now you&rsquo;re going to immediately start campaigning for the U.S. Senate after getting elected to Congress?&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>One GOP operative told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> that Republicans are &ldquo;keeping an eye on what Rivet ends up doing&rdquo; should she not pursue her current House seat if she runs for the Senate. McDonald Rivet currently represents Michigan&rsquo;s 8th Congressional District, which is one of 13 House districts that elected a Democrat but voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3321212\/senate-2026-election-whos-in-and-whos-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SENATE 2026: WHO&rsquo;S IN, WHO&rsquo;S OUT, AND WHO&rsquo;S ON THE FENCE FOR REELECTION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>State Sen. Mallory McMorrow is expected to enter on the Democratic side, and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), who ran an unsuccessful campaign for Senate last year, will enter on the Republican side.<\/p>\n<p>McDonald Rivet&rsquo;s office did not respond to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>&rsquo;s request for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2038516\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2038516\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic leaders back Michigan Senate hopeful with job-hopping past<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2415172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/kriste-mcdonald-rivet.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[35880,52109,52108],"class_list":["post-2415171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democratic-leadership","tag-job-hopping","tag-michigan-senate-candidate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/kriste-mcdonald-rivet.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2415171"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2415175,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2415171\/revisions\/2415175"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2415172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2415171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2415171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2415171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}