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Rep. Kiley Goes Independent, Challenges GOP Majority

3/11/2026

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Kiley Goes Independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) announced he will become an independent.
Kiley plans to run for reelection in a newly drawn Democratic-leaning district while caucusing with Republicans to keep his committee positions.
Kiley says gerrymandering prioritizes partisanship over democracy.
The switch is a setback for GOP leadership because Republicans hold a slim 217-214 majority in the House.
The decision reflects ongoing redistricting battles influenced by Texas and California.

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Kiley Goes Independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) announced he will become an independent.
Kiley plans to run for reelection in a newly drawn Democratic-leaning district while caucusing with Republicans to keep his committee positions.
Kiley says gerrymandering prioritizes partisanship over democracy.
The switch is a setback for GOP leadership because Republicans hold a slim 217-214 majority in the House.
The decision reflects ongoing redistricting battles influenced by Texas and California.

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