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California Rep. Kevin Kiley while announcing he will register as an independent in the U.S. House of Representatives, citing frustration with rising partisanship and what he called a nationwide “gerrymandering epidemic.” Kiley said he will still caucus with Republicans for administrative purposes but plans to approach the remainder of his term independently, arguing the political climate in Washington is more polarized than many Americans realize. The move comes days after he filed for reelection as a “No Party Preference” candidate and will make him one of only three independents in Congress. The other two serve in the Senate. (Sacramento Bee)
