Asm. Kevin Kiley Announces Exploratory Committee for Governor

I want to thank everyone
who has encouraged me to run in the Recall election. I can’t tell you how
humbled and appreciative I am.

I got involved with the
Recall in a supporting role: to help support the countless Californians who
worked tirelessly, heroically, to build the greatest citizens movement in our
history. I didn’t do so with any intention of being a candidate.

As I’ve traveled the
state, I’ve had the chance to meet many of you in person. I’ve listened to your
input, and have learned so much. I’ve thought about what it will take to get
our movement across the finish line. And I’m ready to play whatever role gives
us the greatest chance to make that happen.

To that end, Orrin
Heatlie, the Lead Proponent of the Recall, has offered to organize a committee
of Recall leaders to explore that question: whether my candidacy would best
serve the goals of removing Newsom and bringing the fundamental change
California needs.

At this point, much
about the race remains unsettled. That includes the election date, which is
looking like September but could be November. The field is also still taking
shape. For instance, former acting Director of National Intelligence Ric
Grenell is still considering a bid, and he’d be an immediate frontrunner.

So before taking any formal
steps, I’m going to trust in the citizens who built this movement. Orrin’s
group will account for all dynamics in advising on the best path forward. And
I’d love to hear from you directly – just reply to this email!

Running for Governor is
never something undertaken lightly, and that’s especially true at this moment.
Any candidate must approach the task with the greatest measure of humility and
the highest sense of responsibility.

But also, with a sense
of possibility: an earnest excitement for what we can achieve together, as we
endeavor not just to fire America’s worst governor but to save America’s
greatest state.

We’ve already made
history. Now comes the fight for California’s future.

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