The only independent in the U.S. House

Kevin Kiley

Running for Congress in California's 6th District with No Party Preference.

Vote Kevin Kiley Election Day Tue., Nov. 3

Kevin Kiley is “a proud Independent and a proven leader for California's sixth congressional district.”

Joe Manchin, former U.S. Senator, in a post on X, Oct. 16, 2026. Endorsement reported by CNN

Endorsed

In their words

“Throughout his time in Congress, Representative Kiley has been a commonsense leader on important issues…”

U.S. Chamber of CommerceJennings Imel, Vice President, announcing the Chamber's endorsement, Oct. 8, 2026. Source

“Kevin Kiley has shown real and substantive courage in leaving his party…”

Forward PartyLindsey Drath, CEO, announcing the party's endorsement, Sept. 24, 2026. Source

Also endorsed by former Senator Joe Manchin, Independent of West Virginia, Oct. 16, 2026.

The record

The numbers back him up

His office has resolved thousands of cases for the people it serves, and it won a national award for doing it.

6,767

Constituent cases resolved

His office's count at kiley.house.gov, as of Oct. 21, 2026.

$23.6 million

Recovered for constituents

$23,635,621 on the same count, as of Oct. 21, 2026.

First

Independent honoree in the nine years of CMF's Democracy Awards

“For the first time in the nine-year history of this program, an Independent Member of Congress is among our honorees.” Jen Daulby, CEO, Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), July 13, 2026. His office was one of four honored for Best of Constituent Service. congressfoundation.org

His law named the Auburn VA clinic for a Pearl Harbor survivor

H.R.9124 names the clinic for Louis A. Conter. 40 cosponsors, 32 of them Democrats. Public Law 118-259, Jan. 4, 2025. govinfo.gov. His House office's statement on the renaming, Jan. 6, 2025: kiley.house.gov

Delivered here

Federal dollars for projects you use

He brought federal money home to Placer County.

Each tag links to the announcement from his House office.

State Route 65 Nearly $22.5M A federal grant of nearly $22.5 million for a third southbound lane from Blue Oaks Boulevard to Galleria Boulevard, toward a $28.1 million project. Federal BUILD grant, 2025
Roseville $3.2M Blue Oaks Boulevard roadway and bridge widening. Federal funding, FY2024 Enacted in Public Law 118-42, Mar. 9, 2024.
Roseville $1M A modern fleet for PRIDE Industries, which drives people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to work. Federal funding, FY2024 Enacted in Public Law 118-42, Mar. 9, 2024.
Placer County Sheriff $1M 160 dual-band radios so first responders can talk to each other. Federal funding, FY2024 Enacted in Public Law 118-42, Mar. 9, 2024.

In person

With the people he serves

Kevin Kiley at the podium on stage, seen past a seated crowd of veterans — **Roseville VFW**Speaking at the Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony, Dec. 22, 2023.

Kevin Kiley speaking with a microphone to seated seniors — **Eskaton Village**Speaking with seniors, Aug. 28, 2024.

Kevin Kiley kneeling beside Lou Conter, seated in a wheelchair, as the two hold a framed certificate — **With Lou Conter**The last survivor of the attack on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. Shared by his House office, July 2024.

Photos from his House office's website and its @RepKiley account.

Independent

He votes for the district, not a party

He is the only independent in the U.S. House, and he has promised to keep voting “for what is best for my district, irrespective of partisanship.”

Party breakdown on the House Clerk's site, Oct. 21, 2026. His words from his June 9, 2026 statement.

Voted yes

Social Security for retired teachers and first responders

71 Republicans voted no. He voted yes.

The Social Security Fairness Act ended two rules that reduced benefits for retired public servants. It passed and became law.

Roll Call 456, Nov. 12, 2024. H.R.82. Passed 327 to 75. Republicans 136 yes, 71 no. Democrats 191 yes, 4 no. Public Law 118-273. clerk.house.gov

Voted no

A party-line spending bill

Every Republican who voted said yes. He voted no.

In his words, “The House is giving away its most important power,” its yearly say over spending. He wanted reforms first, “like body cameras, training, identification, warrants, and nonenforcement zones near schools.”

Roll Call 214, June 9, 2026. S.2, Secure America Act, on passage. Passed 214 to 212. Republicans 214 yes, 0 no, 3 not voting. Democrats 0 yes, 211 no. Kiley, the one independent, no. clerk.house.gov. His statement the same day: kiley.house.gov

Voted no

The Republican majority's own rule

214 Republicans voted yes. He voted no.

Republicans on the Rules Committee brought this rule to the floor. He was one of only three in the majority to vote against it, and the rule failed.

Roll Call 60, Feb. 10, 2026. H.Res.1042. Failed 214 to 217. Republicans 214 yes, 3 no. clerk.house.gov

His story

From the classroom to the chair

He started his career in front of a 10th grade English class in inner-city Los Angeles. Today he chairs the House subcommittee over K-12 education.

Sources: kiley.house.gov/about and the House Education and Workforce Committee, which lists him as chair of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

“Committee seats should not be the property of the parties. They belong to the American people.”

Kevin Kiley, Sept. 2, 2026, asking the House to change its rules and give “greater voice to the 50 percent of Americans who don't identify with either party.” Source

PlacerGranite Bay HighHe graduated from Granite Bay High School in Placer County.
L.A.Manual Arts HighHe taught 10th grade English and chaired the English Department. He also founded an award-winning speech and debate team.
LawDeputy Attorney GeneralHe prosecuted violent felons on behalf of the people of California.
2016State AssemblyElected to the California State Assembly, where he served until 2022.
2022U.S. HouseElected to Congress.
NowChair, K-12 subcommitteeHe chairs the House subcommittee over K-12 education, and he lives in Rocklin with his wife, Chelsee.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3

Vote Kevin Kiley for Congress

On your ballot

Look for Kevin Kiley for United States Representative, 6th District. His line reads Party Preference: None.

1Your ballot comes by mail. Counties began mailing a ballot to every registered voter by Oct. 5.
2Drop it off by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at any official drop box or vote center.
3Mailing it back? It must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and reach your county elections office by Nov. 10.
4Voting in person? Your county elections office is open now, and vote centers open Oct. 24. On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Not registered yet? Same day registration runs through Nov. 3.

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Dates and rules from the California Secretary of State's key dates for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Ballot listing from the Secretary of State's certified list of candidates. The “Party Preference: None” form is set by California Elections Code section 13105.

Kevin Kiley shaking hands with a veteran in a cap and flight jacket, in front of a stage — Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony at the Roseville VFW, Dec. 22, 2023. Shared by his House office. House advisory

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