Kiley exits GOP to become Independent, narrowing Johnson's House majority
TL;DR
Rep. Kevin Kiley switches from Republican to Independent effective immediately, saying he will caucus with Republicans for administrative purposes. The move tightens Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow two-seat margin and follows redistricting that placed Kiley in more Democratic territory, with Kiley signaling he won’t commit to voting with Johnson on every measure and facing a competitive CA-6 race.
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- BREAKING: California Republican Congressman Quits the GOP, Effective Immediately Yahoo
- GOP lawmaker makes formal switch to independent The Hill
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