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 the inconsistency in the Governor's actions, noting that in a previous instance, she promptly called for special elections to fill vacancies caused by similar circumstances. The lack of action in this case is viewed as a failure to provide equal representation for the residents of the Thirty-fifth Senate District, depriving them of 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.