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Rep. Kiley Battles Redistricting Challenges Ahead of Reelection

2/27/2026

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Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) faces reelection challenges as California redistricting divides his district.
The reshaped map could force him to run against Tom McClintock or in a Democratic-leaning area.
Kiley has criticized GOP leadership for not addressing redistricting, and he aims to engage constituents before the March 4 filing deadline.
His campaign has spent over $175,000 on ads portraying him as a strong opponent of Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Story summary

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) faces reelection challenges as California redistricting divides his district.
The reshaped map could force him to run against Tom McClintock or in a Democratic-leaning area.
Kiley has criticized GOP leadership for not addressing redistricting, and he aims to engage constituents before the March 4 filing deadline.
His campaign has spent over $175,000 on ads portraying him as a strong opponent of Governor Gavin Newsom.