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 the Michigan Constitution and Election Law, which stipulate that the Governor is responsible for calling special elections to fill such vacancies. It emphasizes that the Governor has been aware of the impending 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 a discrepancy in the Governor's response time, noting that in a previous instance, she acted swiftly to call special elections for other legislative vacancies. 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 promptly call for a special election and requests that copies of the resolution be sent to her office.