Kiley and Pan Clash Over California's 6th District Seat

U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley and pediatrician Richard Pan are competing for California's 6th Congressional District, a seat redrawn under Proposition 50 to include Sacramento. Kiley, an independent who caucuses with Republicans, centers his campaign on affordability, tax relief, and targeted immigration enforcement focused on public safety. He advocates for protecting consumers from tariffs and capping state gas tax increases.

Richard Pan, running as a Democrat, focuses his platform on expanding healthcare access, safeguarding Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and implementing evidence-based gun violence prevention. Pan also supports reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses and establishing a clear path to citizenship for immigrants.

The candidates have traded sharp criticisms regarding their public engagement and political records. Kiley has accused Pan of avoiding televised debates and public events, claiming Pan's campaign is predicated on hiding from voters. In response, Pan has characterized Kiley as a career politician who has taken extreme positions on public health and immigration to earn an endorsement from Donald Trump.