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Kristen McDonald Rivet

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United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan's 8th district.

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What DI has documented

DI has documented statements by Kristen McDonald Rivet on 2026 Midterm Elections, Iran War, and Military and Defense, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.

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Statements by Kristen McDonald Rivet

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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Role at the time: U.S. representative from Michigan

Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

Kristen McDonald Rivet said Hegseth impeachment deserved consideration. She did not announce a commitment to vote for it.

“It's certainly something that needs serious consideration”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Semafor interviews Democrats about Hegseth impeachmentParagraphs quoting Kristen McDonald Rivet and Melat Kiros
Why we used this label

She calls for consideration without committing to impeachment.

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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Michigan 8th district

Condemned

Statement summary

Kristen McDonald Rivet voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.

Read statementDo they support the war in Iran?
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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Michigan at the statement date.

Condemned

Statement summary

McDonald Rivet condemns the Iran war as reckless and unstrategic and demands it end.

“Today, the House voted with the vast majority of Americans to demand an end to the reckless and unstrategic war.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)McDonald Rivet demands an end to the Iran warComplete official statement; date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, McDonald Rivet condemns the Iran war as reckless and unstrategic and demands it end.

Read statementDo they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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