Candidate for U.S. Representative, California District 6
Kevin Kiley
No Party PreferenceIncumbent
Kevin Kiley is a former teacher, lawyer and state Assembly member who was elected to Congress as a Republican in 2022 and re-registered with no party preference in March 2026, saying he would continue to caucus with House Republicans. He is running in the redrawn 6th District on a message of independence from party leaders, constituent service and lowering living costs.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, California District 3 (since 2023)
- Hometown
- Rocklin
- Campaign website
- electkevinkiley.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says he has always seen his role as "an independent voice for our community" and answers to constituents rather than party leaders.[1]
- Points to his office's constituent services, including more than 6,000 resolved cases and over $22 million recovered for constituents.[2]
- Says he has worked across party lines to lower costs for gasoline, groceries, utilities and insurance.[2]
Background
- U.S. Representative, California District 3, U.S. House of Representatives · 2023–present[4],[5]
- Member, 6th Assembly District, California State Assembly · 2016–2022[4],[5]
- Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice[2],[5]
- High school English teacher (Teach For America), Manual Arts High School, Los Angeles[2],[4]
Education
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsSays he has worked to lower living costs and links federal debt and spending to inflation; supported the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act.[3]
- TaxesIntroduced a bill aimed at reducing California's gasoline taxes and backed the 2024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, including an expanded Child Tax Credit.[3]
- HousingSupports increasing and extending the federal Housing Tax Credit to address the shortage of affordable housing.[3]
- Social Security & MedicareLists the Social Security Fairness Act and the Medicare Protection Act among bills he sponsored or co-sponsored, and says he led a bipartisan effort to restore Medicare funding for senior programs.[2],[6]
- Elections & DemocracySays he supports Californians' right to vote by mail, and is the author of the PRESS Act on press freedom.[7],[8]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, increasing border and defense spending, and reducing projected Medicaid and SNAP spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing appropriations ending the 2025 shutdown (Senate amendment) Funded most of the government at existing levels through Jan. 30, 2026, ending the fall 2025 shutdown, and enacted full-year agriculture, military construction-VA and legislative branch spending; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[11] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Compromise annual defense policy bill authorizing military and national security programs; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[12] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | No[13] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
Sources
- Rep. Kevin Kiley announces run in California's redrawn 6th Congressional District, CBS Sacramento, March 7, 2026
- About Kevin, Kevin Kiley for Congress
- The Costs of Living, Kevin Kiley for Congress
- Kevin Kiley (politician), Wikipedia
- Kevin Kiley, Ballotpedia
- Kevin Kiley for Congress (home page, legislation list), Kevin Kiley for Congress
- Rep. Kiley Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on Mail-In Ballots, Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley, September 15, 2026
- Rep. Kiley Responds to President Trump's Media Access Bill, Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley, September 19, 2026
- Primary Election, June 2, 2026 – Statement of Vote, California Secretary of State, July 10, 2026
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071 (FY2026 NDAA), On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11 – H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 8, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
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Also running for U.S. Representative, California District 6
- Richard Pan (Democratic)