Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), a 2026 candidate in Michigan’s 8th District, has $7.9M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $6.9M raised by the campaign, $5K in party coordinated spending and $957K from outside groups supporting Kristen McDonald Rivet.
Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet represents MI-08. See what the campaign spent per vote in 2024 ($14.26) and the money from groups on our issue pages.
- Campaign raised$6.9M
- Campaign spent$4.3M
- Cash on hand$2.7M
- Outside money for$957K
- Outside money against$2.2M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026, party reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $2.2M against Kristen McDonald Rivet (4 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $6,922,879 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $3,921,218 |
| PACs and other committees | $1,887,158 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $539,229 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $482,892 |
| Other receipts | $87,275 |
| Party committees | $5,107 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $4,626 |
| DCCC | $4,626 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $956,893 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund (Everytown Victory Fund) | $451,456 |
| Rolling Sea Action Fund | $150,000 |
| Center Forward Committee | $150,000 |
| Charter Schools Action PAC | $54,158 |
| AB PAC | $43,538 |
| 9 other groups | $107,741 |
| Total | $7,884,398 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Kristen McDonald Rivet · 18 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLF Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $1,959,737 | $0 | $1,959,737 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund Super PAC | FOR | $451,456 | $0 | $451,456 |
| America PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $162,598 | $0 | $162,598 |
| Rolling Sea Action Fund Hybrid PAC | FOR | $150,000 | $0 | $150,000 |
| Center Forward Committee Super PAC | FOR | $150,000 | $0 | $150,000 |
| No Going Back PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $93,520 | $0 | $93,520 |
| Charter Schools Action PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $54,158 | $0 | $54,158 |
| AB PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $43,538 | $0 | $43,538 |
| National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee PAC | FOR | $31,882 | $0 | $31,882 |
| Welcomepac Hybrid PAC | FOR | $9,368 | $11,353 | $20,721 |
| MAGA Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $19,773 | $0 | $19,773 |
| Working America Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $13,963 | $0 | $13,963 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | FOR | $11,720 | $0 | $11,720 |
| For Michigan Action Fund Super PAC | FOR | $11,402 | $0 | $11,402 |
| Millions of Michiganians Super PAC | FOR | $10,000 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Neighbor Voices PAC Super PAC | FOR | $4,873 | $0 | $4,873 |
| Community Change Voters Super PAC | FOR | $2,733 | $0 | $2,733 |
| Givegreen United Action Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $447 | $447 |
Latest filings about Kristen McDonald Rivet · newest 15
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR | General | $11,720 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text -supporting kristin mcdonald rivet | FOR | General | $600 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Millions of MichiganiansRadio ads | FOR | General | $5,064 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Millions of MichiganiansStreaming radio ads | FOR | General | $3,044 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Millions of MichiganiansAudio ads | FOR | General | $1,892 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | America PACPrinting | AGAINST | General | $3,038 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Community Change VotersMail production & postage | FOR | General | $2,687 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR | General | $7,956 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR | General | $882 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR | General | $690 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting kristen mcdonald rivet | FOR | General | $200 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 25, 2026Late | Charter Schools Action PACText messages | FOR | General | $255 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Community Change VotersIn-kind staff: services to plan, draft & distribute communications & events | FOR | General | $46 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR | General | $4,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR | General | $500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |