History of Kevin Kiley (politician) in Timeline
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.
January 30, 1985: Kevin Kiley Born
On January 30, 1985, Kevin Patrick Kiley was born. He is an American politician, attorney, and former educator.
2007: Kiley Graduates from Harvard University
In 2007, Kevin Kiley graduated with an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, completing a thesis titled "The Civil Rights Movement and the Reemergence of Classical Democracy".
May 2016: Kiley Endorses John Kasich
In May 2016, Kevin Kiley voiced his support for then-Ohio Governor John Kasich in the 2016 United States presidential election.
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.
June 2020: Kiley Sues to Remove Newsom's Emergency Powers
In June 2020, Kevin Kiley, along with James Gallagher, sued to remove Governor Newsom's emergency powers, a case he ultimately lost.
2020: Kiley's Stance on the 2020 Election
After Joe Biden won the 2020 election, Kevin Kiley refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of Biden's win.
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 Resides in Rocklin
As of 2021, Kevin Kiley resided in Rocklin, California.
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.
November 2022: Lame-Duck Session
In November 2022, lawmakers passed a bill to require voters 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.
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.
January 2023: Kiley Flags Constitutional Issue
In January 2023, Kevin Kiley flagged a constitutional issue with Newsom's appointment of Alex Padilla to replace Harris, stating that the U.S. Constitution stipulates that such appointees serve "until the people fill the vacancies by election".
January 2023: California Voters to Vote for Senate Seat
In January 2023, the bill signed by Newsom meant California's voters had to vote simultaneously for both the lame-duck Senate seat and the next full Senate term.
December 30, 2023: Kevin Kiley's Marriage
On December 30, 2023, Kevin Kiley married Chelsee Gardner at Pioneer Church in Auburn, California.
2023: Kiley Becomes U.S. Representative
In 2023, Kevin Kiley became the U.S. representative for California's 3rd congressional district.
March 2024: FEC Complaint Filed Against Kiley
In March 2024, Ann Ravel, former FEC chairperson, filed a complaint against Kevin Kiley, alleging misuse of campaign funds to support a conservative coalition related to Proposition 47.
January 2029: Voters Vote for Full Senate Term
In January 2029, California voters will vote for the next full Senate term.
2035: Target Year for Zero Emission Vehicles in California
By 2035, Governor Gavin Newsom wants all new vehicles in California to be zero emission. Kevin Kiley opposed this executive order.
2045: Target Year for Banning Oil-Drilling in California
By 2045, Governor Gavin Newsom wants to ban oil-drilling in California. Kevin Kiley opposed this executive order.
