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- Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) will not challenge Rep. Tom McClintock and will run in a new Democratic-leaning district.
- Kiley cited a wish to represent his hometown and avoid intra-party conflict.
- Conservative strategist Jon Fleischman praised the decision and McClintock's leadership.
- Kiley previously opposed U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs.
- Dr. Richard Pan, a former state senator, criticized Kiley for ties to Trump and said voters deserve better representation on healthcare.
