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 Republican, he previously served in the California State Assembly representing the 6th district from 2016 to 2022. Before entering federal politics, Kiley, also an attorney and former educator, participated in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election as one of the candidates seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: Graduation from Harvard University

In 2007, Kevin Kiley graduated from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree after completing a thesis titled "The Civil Rights Movement and the Reemergence of Classical Democracy".

May 2016: Support for John Kasich

In May 2016, Kevin Kiley voiced his support for then-Ohio Governor John Kasich in the 2016 United States presidential election, according to The Sacramento Bee.

2018: Authored Legislation on School Transfers

In 2018, Kiley authored legislation aimed at simplifying the process for students to transfer between school districts.

March 2020: Authorized Pandemic Spending

In March 2020, Kiley voted to authorize $1 billion in emergency pandemic spending for Governor Newsom, expressing trust in Newsom's leadership.

June 2020: Sued to Remove Newsom's Emergency Powers

In June 2020, Kiley, along with James Gallagher, initiated a lawsuit seeking to remove Governor Newsom's emergency powers, alleging Newsom "made a mockery of that trust" after previously voting to authorize pandemic spending. Kiley later lost the case on appeal.

2020: Urged Election of Kamala Harris's Successor

In 2020, Kiley urged that Kamala Harris's potential successor as senator be elected by California's voters instead of being appointed by the governor.

January 2021: Published "Recall Gavin Newsom"

In January 2021, Kiley published a book titled "Recall Gavin Newsom: The Case Against America's Most Corrupt Governor."

Recall Newsom: The Case Against America's Most Corrupt Governor

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July 6, 2021: Announced Candidacy for Governor

On July 6, 2021, Kevin Kiley announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2021 recall election.

2021: Pledged to Allow Voters to Pick Feinstein Replacement

During the 2021 gubernatorial recall campaign, Kiley pledged to allow voters to pick a replacement for Senator Dianne Feinstein if he became governor and her seat became vacant.

November 2022: Senate Seat Issue Addressed

In November 2022, voters had to select two senators for the same seat. One to serve in the lame-duck session from November 2022 to January 2023 and another for January 2023 to January 2029.

January 2023: Criticized Newsom's Handling of Senate Seat Vacancy

In January 2023, Kiley criticized Newsom's handling of Harris's Senate seat vacancy, stating Newsom should have called a special election much earlier, and that the bill would solve the problem in "the most undemocratic way possible".