The House Resolution calls on the Governor of Michigan to initiate a special election to fill the vacancy in the Thirty-fifth Senate District, which has been unoccupied since January 3, 2025, following the resignation of Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet. The resolution cites Article V, Section 13 of the Michigan Constitution, which mandates the Governor to issue writs of election to fill such vacancies, and references the Michigan Election Law that outlines the process for holding special elections. The resolution emphasizes that the Governor has been aware of the vacancy since at least December 18, 2024, yet has not taken action to restore representation for the constituents of the district.

The resolution further highlights the inconsistency in the Governor's actions, noting that in a previous instance of legislative vacancy, she acted promptly to call for a special election. The lack of action in this case is portrayed as a failure to provide equal representation for the residents of the Thirty-fifth Senate District, thereby infringing upon their civil and democratic rights. The resolution concludes by urging the Governor to take immediate steps to call a special election and requests that copies of the resolution be sent to her office.