Kevin Kiley to drop GOP label and become independent
California Rep. Kevin Kiley announced on monday that he is leaving the Republican party to run for reelection as an independent. He has asked the clerk of the U.S. House to update the official roster to reflect his new status, though he will continue to caucus with the GOP. Kiley currently represents california’s 3rd District but is running in the 6th District this cycle, a change driven by redistricting. The move means he’ll be an independent in label while still aligning with Republicans in Congress. This is a breaking news story and may be updated.
Kevin Kiley to drop GOP label immediately and become independent
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) said Monday that he is officially leaving the Republican Party after launching an independent run for reelection last week.
“Today, I’m asking the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives to have that reflected in the official roster,” he said.
Although he will now be considered an independent, Kiley will still caucus with the GOP.
The congressman represents California’s 3rd Congressional District, but he is running in the state’s 6th Congressional District this year. Redistricting was a major factor in his reelection decision.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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