Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kevin Kiley (politician)
How Kevin Kiley (politician) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Kevin Kiley is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 3rd congressional district since 2023. As a member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the California State Assembly representing the 6th district from 2016 to 2022. Notably, Kiley was among the candidates who sought to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom during the 2021 recall election. He is also an attorney and former educator.
2016: Kiley Elected to California State Assembly
In 2016, Kevin Kiley was elected to the California State Assembly, representing the 6th district.
2018: Kiley Authors Legislation for School Transfers
In 2018, Kevin Kiley authored legislation designed to make it easier for students to transfer between school districts.
March 2020: Kiley Votes for Emergency Pandemic Spending
In March 2020, Kevin Kiley voted to authorize $1 billion of emergency pandemic spending for Governor Newsom.
2020: Kiley Urges Election of Harris's Successor
In 2020, Kevin Kiley advocated for a bill that would require California voters, rather than the governor, to elect a successor to Kamala Harris if she were to vacate her Senate seat.
January 2021: Kiley Publishes Recall Gavin Newsom
In January 2021, Kevin Kiley published a book titled "Recall Gavin Newsom: The Case Against America's Most Corrupt Governor."
July 6, 2021: Kiley Announces Candidacy for Governor
On July 6, 2021, Kevin Kiley announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2021 recall election.
September 14, 2021: Kiley Participates in California Gubernatorial Recall Election
On September 14, 2021, Kevin Kiley was one of 53 candidates who ran to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom in the voter-initiated recall election.
December 29, 2021: Kiley Announces Run for U.S. House
On December 29, 2021, Kevin Kiley announced his candidacy for the U.S. House in California's newly redrawn 3rd congressional district.
2021: Kiley Pledges Voter Replacement for Feinstein
During the 2021 gubernatorial recall campaign, Kevin Kiley pledged to allow voters to choose a replacement for Senator Dianne Feinstein if he became governor and her seat became vacant.
2022: Kiley Ends Time in the California State Assembly
In 2022, Kevin Kiley ended his service representing the 6th district in the California State Assembly.
2023: Kiley Becomes U.S. Representative
In 2023, Kevin Kiley became the U.S. representative for California's 3rd congressional district.
