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Rep. Kiley Eyes Democratic Caucus After Party Switch

3/20/2026

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Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) is open to caucusing with House Democrats if reelected.
He left the GOP to become an independent but will caucus with Republicans through the term.
The move reflects his commitment to constituents in California's newly redistricted Sixth District, amid clashes with the Republican Party (GOP) leadership.
The switch narrows the Republican Party (GOP)'s slim House majority, while Kiley seeks to regain committee assignments as an independent.

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Story summary

Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) is open to caucusing with House Democrats if reelected.
He left the GOP to become an independent but will caucus with Republicans through the term.
The move reflects his commitment to constituents in California's newly redistricted Sixth District, amid clashes with the Republican Party (GOP) leadership.
The switch narrows the Republican Party (GOP)'s slim House majority, while Kiley seeks to regain committee assignments as an independent.