2026 election · U.S. House
2026 California House race — Kevin Kiley's seat
Incumbent: Kevin Kiley (Independent) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (6) ▾
- Abortion: Opposes some state abortion-protection measures (voted no on ending stillbirth investigations) and views abortion policy as a state, not federal, matter. [1][2]
- Crime & Law Enforcement: Supports tougher punishment for violent crimes and led a House resolution condemning violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. [1][2]
- Government Spending & Budget: Advocates reining in government spending as a means to counter inflation. [1]
- Healthcare & Medicaid: Opposes extending Medi-Cal/Medicaid benefits to undocumented immigrants, citing costs and insolvency risk, while stating support for protecting benefits for eligible legal residents. [1][2]
- Immigration & Sanctuary Policies: Introduced legislation for a nationwide ban on sanctuary city/state policies, arguing they shield criminal aliens from deportation. [1]
- Party Affiliation & Congressional Role: Left the Republican Party to become the House's sole Independent member while continuing to caucus with Republicans and retaining committee assignments. [1][2][3]
Public polling
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