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Kevin
Kiley

Kevin Kiley is an incumbent U.S. Representative running in California's 6th District in 2026 as an independent after switching from the Republican Party.

Background

Kevin Kiley is a U.S. Representative from Rocklin, California, currently serving California's 3rd Congressional District. He is running in California's 6th District in the November 2026 election as an independent (No Party Preference), having changed his affiliation from Republican in March 2026. 1220

Before entering Congress, Kiley served in the California State Assembly from 2016 to 2022. Prior to elected office, he worked as a high-school English teacher at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, a lawyer in private practice (including work on a civil case involving Huawei), and as a California deputy attorney general. 12

Kiley earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University (2007), a master's degree in secondary education from Loyola Marymount University (2009), and a law degree from Yale University (2012). He grew up in and continues to reside in Rocklin, California. 12

The FEC's candidate overview identifies Kiley as an incumbent in the District 6 race. His campaign website describes him as an "Independent Congressman." 619

At a glance

Party
No Party Preference · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, California's 3rd Congressional District
Website
electkevinkiley.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Kevin Kiley voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
0.8%
with their party’s majority
88%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    debate
    Kiley and Pan spar at Sierra College forum over voting records and party ties

    The candidates met at a forum at Sierra College in Rocklin, hosted by the Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce and moderated by FOX40 anchor Nikki Laurenzo. Topics included energy costs, housing affordability, infrastructure, and small businesses. The Sacramento Bee reported this was one of only two scheduled debates.

    Kiley and Pan spar over voting records, ties to Republicans and Democrats · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    endorsement
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Kevin Kiley for CA-6

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Kiley, with vice president Jennings Imel citing Kiley's positions on tax policy, permitting reform, and public safety.

    U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Sixth ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 3
    endorsement
    Kamala Harris rallies for Richard Pan in Sacramento, criticizes Kiley over H.R. 1 vote and party switch

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at a Sacramento event for Pan and criticized Kiley over his vote for H.R. 1 and his change to independent status. Kiley's campaign responded by criticizing Pan for holding closed-door fundraisers with national political figures.

    Kamala Harris rallies for Richard Pan in Sacramento, bashes Kevin Kiley · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 29
    poll
    Poll shows Kiley and Pan virtually tied at ~37% each in CA-6 race

    A poll of 927 likely voters commissioned by the Independent Leadership Council (a group supporting independent candidates) found Kiley and Pan each at about 37%, with roughly 26% undecided or declining to state a preference. The group's July poll had Kiley trailing Pan by five points. The poll's sponsor backing Kiley is relevant context.

    Poll says Kiley, Pan virtually tied in Sacramento-area 6th District House race · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 16
    news
    Kiley says he will not caucus with Republicans if reelected

    Kiley told The Hill he would not caucus with Republicans if reelected, stating: 'I'm working on changing the rules of the House to get rid of this crazy policy where you have to be formally affiliated with one caucus or the other simply to get committee seats.'

    Kevin Kiley says he will not caucus with Republicans if reelected · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 27
    filing
    California certifies November general-election candidate list including Kiley and Pan for CA-6

    California certified the November general-election candidate list, confirming Kiley (No Party Preference) and Pan (Democratic) as the candidates for California's 6th Congressional District.

    Richard Pan (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-06 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 1
    debate
    Kiley and Pan appear at Sacramento Bee candidate forum; Kiley calls for at least five debates

    The candidates appeared at a forum hosted by The Sacramento Bee. Kiley subsequently called for at least five debates across the district; the campaigns had agreed to at least one additional event.

    Poll says Kiley, Pan virtually tied in Sacramento-area 6th District House race · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 2
    filing
    Kiley finishes first in CA-6 top-two primary with 24.3%, Pan second with 23.2%

    In the California top-two primary, Kiley (No Party Preference) received 24.3% and Democrat Richard Pan received 23.2%, advancing both to the November general election. Democratic candidates collectively received about 55.7% of the vote.

    Your guide to California's 6th Congressional District race · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Mar 1
    news
    Kiley leaves Republican Party, registers as No Party Preference

    In March 2026, Kevin Kiley left the Republican Party and re-registered as No Party Preference, a move he later described alongside his intent to change House caucus rules.

    Kevin Kiley says he will not caucus with Republicans if reelected · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Stand For Health Freedom organization
    Listed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. ivoterguide.com
  • California Rifle & Pistol Association PAC (CRPA PAC) organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile and on CRPA's own 2026 congressional-candidates page for CD-6; no endorsement date is shown. crpa.org
  • Log Cabin Republicans organization
    The group's 2026 endorsed-candidates page lists Rep. Kevin Kiley, CA-06; no endorsement date is given. logcabin.org
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. iVoterGuide notes some endorsements were received after its guide deadline. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC other
    Listed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. ivoterguide.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    The Chamber announced its endorsement of Kiley's reelection to CA-06. uschamber.com · Oct 8, 2026
  • Forward Party other
    The Forward Party announced its endorsement of Kiley for the newly drawn CA-06. forwardparty.com · Sep 24, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-03 · RWon181,43853.6%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.99M
Spent
$1.25M
Cash on hand
$2.12M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2CA03157(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] Kiley and Pan spar over voting records, ties to Republicans and Democrats(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Sixth ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Your guide to California's 6th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] Kamala Harris rallies for Richard Pan in Sacramento, bashes Kevin Kiley(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] smarter.vote · races · ca-house-06-2026Kevin Kiley (I) – CA-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] logcabin.org · 2026-endorsed-candidates2026 Endorsed Candidates - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - Kevin Kiley(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Poll says Kiley, Pan virtually tied in Sacramento-area 6th District House race(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  9. [9] Forward Party Endorses Kevin Kiley for US House, CA-6(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10] Richard Pan (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-06 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  11. [11] Kevin Kiley says he will not caucus with Republicans if reelected(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] House Roll Call Vote 240(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
  13. [13] Rep. Kiley Sends Letter to HHS Secretary to Protect Head ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 Congressional Candidates (Primary): - CRPA(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  15. [15] Rep. Kiley Introduces Bill to Incentivize New Biomass ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Kiley to Newsmax: Sign Housing Bill Now(opens in a new tab) Jun 28, 2026
  17. [17] Rep. Kiley Issues Statement Following House Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2026
  18. [18] Rep. Kiley Statement on Virginia's Vote to Redraw its ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
  19. [19] Rep. Kevin Kiley Introduces Bill to Fight California's Wealth ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 18, 2026
  20. [20] Bipartisan Bill to Protect Affordable Care Act Tax Credits ...(opens in a new tab) Nov 10, 2025
  21. [21] Representative Kiley Introduces the Freedom to Cooperate Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 31, 2025
  22. [22] California House Delegation Unanimously Supports Initiative to Fix ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2024
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