"Gerrymandering is a plague on democracy ... but there's a way we can fight back and protect our democracy. By removing partisanship from the equation. Today, I've just filed for reelection as 'no party preference.' This means I will not have a party affiliation on the ballot or as an officeholder."
"It's no secret that I've been frustrated, at times disgusted, with the hyper-partisanship in Congress. In the last year it's led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a massive increase in health care costs and, of course, a pointless redistricting war."
Rep. Kiley announced he is filing for reelection as 'no party preference,' citing frustration with hyper-partisanship in Congress. His decision sparked confusion among GOP colleagues regarding whether he will remain in the Republican conference and contribute to their House majority. Kiley stated that removing partisanship from elections protects democracy, noting that most California local positions operate as nonpartisan elections. He attributed recent congressional failures—including the longest government shutdown, healthcare cost increases, and redistricting conflicts—to partisan dysfunction. Running as an independent in California's 6th District, Kiley leads fundraising with $2.1 million compared to Democratic rivals. Independent candidacies have become increasingly common in competitive races.
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