# Kiley’s Party Switch and the Money Behind It

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Podcast: [Fresno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747)
Published: 2026-06-26T11:49:16+00:00
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## Resource

Kevin Kiley, once a MAGA champion endorsed by Trump, is running for re-election with nearly $2 million in campaign cash—mostly from GOP-aligned groups—even after switching to no party preference, claiming partisanship harms the country. Despite the move, he still caucuses with Republicans and received a major $550K infusion from Mike Johnson’s joint fundraising committee. His Democratic opponent calls the switch a strategic play for a now more competitive district, while Democrats argue he’s still part of the “MAGA machine,” regardless of his party label. The race heats up as PACs continue to fund his campaign, though recent filings only go through mid-May. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d37cd8097fb3aaf

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