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.
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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 & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial 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
- Oct 8debateKiley 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) - Oct 8endorsementU.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) - Oct 3endorsementKamala 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) - Sep 29pollPoll 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) - Sep 16newsKiley 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) - Aug 27filingCalifornia 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) - Aug 1debateKiley 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) - Jun 2filingKiley 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) - Mar 1newsKiley 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 organizationListed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. ivoterguide.com
- California Rifle & Pistol Association PAC (CRPA PAC) organizationListed 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 organizationThe 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) organizationListed 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 otherListed among Kiley's endorsements on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date is shown. ivoterguide.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe Chamber announced its endorsement of Kiley's reelection to CA-06. uschamber.com · Oct 8, 2026
- Forward Party otherThe 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.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House CA-03 · R | Won | 181,438 | 53.6% |
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] Kiley and Pan spar over voting records, ties to Republicans and Democrats(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Kevin Kiley for California's Sixth ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Your guide to California's 6th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [4] Kamala Harris rallies for Richard Pan in Sacramento, bashes Kevin Kiley(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [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] logcabin.org · 2026-endorsed-candidates2026 Endorsed Candidates - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - Kevin Kiley(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] Poll says Kiley, Pan virtually tied in Sacramento-area 6th District House race(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [9] Forward Party Endorses Kevin Kiley for US House, CA-6(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [10] Richard Pan (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-06 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [11] Kevin Kiley says he will not caucus with Republicans if reelected(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [12] House Roll Call Vote 240(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
- [13] Rep. Kiley Sends Letter to HHS Secretary to Protect Head ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [14] 2026 Congressional Candidates (Primary): - CRPA(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [15] Rep. Kiley Introduces Bill to Incentivize New Biomass ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
- [16] Rep. Kiley to Newsmax: Sign Housing Bill Now(opens in a new tab) Jun 28, 2026
- [17] Rep. Kiley Issues Statement Following House Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 4, 2026
- [18] Rep. Kiley Statement on Virginia's Vote to Redraw its ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
- [19] Rep. Kevin Kiley Introduces Bill to Fight California's Wealth ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 18, 2026
- [20] Bipartisan Bill to Protect Affordable Care Act Tax Credits ...(opens in a new tab) Nov 10, 2025
- [21] Representative Kiley Introduces the Freedom to Cooperate Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 31, 2025
- [22] California House Delegation Unanimously Supports Initiative to Fix ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2024