Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet prohibits her office from betting on prediction markets to prevent corruption.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet announces prediction market ban: Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) declared a new policy prohibiting her congressional office staff, including herself, from participating in prediction markets, which allow betting on various events, including political outcomes.
Statement on corruption: McDonald Rivet cited concerns over public officials profiting from insider information, stating, "Not in my office." She emphasized the policy aims to ensure accountability to constituents in Mid-Michigan.
Scope and implications: The ban applies to all office employees on online and app-based prediction markets but does not restrict gambling in non-political activities. This initiative is part of her broader effort to address corruption in government.
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Kristen McDonald Rivet Fundraising
Kristen McDonald Rivet recently disclosed $976.5K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 79th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 76.3% came from individual donors.
McDonald Rivet disclosed $275.0K of spending. This was the 361st most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
McDonald Rivet disclosed $3.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 113th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Kristen McDonald Rivet's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Kristen McDonald Rivet Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Kristen McDonald Rivet is worth $1.3M, as of May 20th, 2026. This is the 299th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
McDonald Rivet has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Kristen McDonald Rivet's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for McDonald Rivet.
Kristen McDonald Rivet Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Kristen McDonald Rivet:
- H.R.8698: Lower Prices at the Pump Act
- H.R.8305: Working Parents Tax Relief Act of 2026
- H.R.8056: Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026
- H.R.7437: BASICS Act
- H.R.7069: Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026
- H.R.6720: FARM Home Loans Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Kristen McDonald Rivet on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for McDonald Rivet.
2026 Michigan's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $38,873,385 of spending in Michigan's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $23,244,888 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($10,310,586)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($5,040,275)
- NRCC ($1,747,531)
- DCCC ($1,196,542)
- AMERICA PAC ($868,625)
The rating for this race is currently "Lean D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Michigan's 8th congressional district election.
