US EditionGOP lawmaker says he’s leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent
Kiley becomes the sole independent in the House, caucusing with Republicans to keep committee seats amid redistricting that shifted his district toward Democrats.
- On Monday, Rep. Kevin Kiley, U.S. Representative from California, said he was immediately leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent for the remainder of his term.
- Earlier this month, Kiley announced he would run in California's 6th Congressional District after redistricting created a tougher reelection map, choosing to face Democratic challengers.
- Kiley said he did not notify GOP leadership before his departure but spoke with House Speaker Mike Johnson and asked the House clerk to reflect his change to independent while caucusing with Republicans.
- With his move, the House majority shifts to 217-214 with one independent, after Kiley announced on Friday he would run in a Democratic-leaning district without party affiliation.
- The move illustrates how the redistricting war that began in Texas at President Donald Trump's urging left some incumbents scrambling in states like California, prompting strategic shifts in recent weeks.
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