Highlighting her public service background, the national organization plans to actively support Kristen McDonald Rivet in her 2024 election.

Washington DC. (January 30, 2024) – Today, Democrats Serve, a national organization supporting Democrats with public service backgrounds, announced the endorsement of Kristen McDonald Rivet’s congressional bid in Michigan’s 8th District.

Democrats Serve’s executive director, Brett Broesder, stated that Rivet’s public service experience, serving as chief of staff for Michigan’s Department of Education, makes her an excellent example of someone who can excel as a candidate and policymaker.

"Public service isn't just a job for Kristen McDonald Rivet; it's her way of life," said Broesder.

Kristen McDonald Rivet noted she’s thrilled to receive Democrats Serve’s support.

"I am honored to have Democrats Serve endorsement for our campaign. To get Washington working again and rise above the political theater, we need more servant leaders in DC, ready to get real things done for working families. I look forward to working to do just that.”

Congressman Dan Kildee’s (D) retirement leaves this seat open in 2024. Kristen McDonald Rivet enters the race with significant geographic, demographic, and political advantages and is building a strong, focused Democratic campaign to build a winning coalition. Rivet won the Michigan State Senate race in 2022 by 7 points. 

Michigan’s 8th District includes Flint, Saginaw, Midland, and Bay Cities. 

For the 2024 elections, the group has made endorsements nationwide, including: U.S. Senate Candidates: Angela Alsobrooks (MD) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE); Incumbent House Democrats: Yadira Caraveo (CO-03), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Val Foushee (NC-04); and U.S. House Candidates: Sabrina Bousbar (FL-13), Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Sam Eppler (TX-24), Adam Gray (CA-13), Ron Harris (MN-03), Dave Min (CA-47), Jessica Morse (CA-03), Jirair Ratevosian (CA-30), Josh Riley (NY-19), Mike Rogers (MD-03), Will Rollins (CA-41), Joel Rubin (MD-06), Rudy Salas (CA-22), Briana Sewell (VA-07), Missy Cotter Smasal (VA-02), Derek Tran (CA-45), Tony Vargas (NE-02) ,and Brian Williams (TX-32).

Democrats Serve’s overall national effort consists of recruiting, training, and supporting Democrats with backgrounds serving communities in government, including educators, police officers, firefighters, first responders, social workers, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, public health nurses, and more.

About Democrats Serve

Democrats Serve is a hybrid political action committee (PAC) that helps public service Democrats run for office and win. The group recruits, trains, and financially supports Democrats running for office at the federal, state, and local levels. Learn more at democratsserve.org.

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