Kyle Kirkland
R
Advanced from the June 2 top-two primary with 26.3% of the vote
Kyle Kirkland is a Fresno-based businessman, casino owner, and former chairman of Steinway Musical Instruments, running for Congress for a second time after an unsuccessful 2024 primary bid in the adjoining 20th District.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Supports securing the border and enforcing immigration law, saying the country should not tolerate 'free-for-all' border policies.[3]
“We need to secure our borders and return to the enforcement of immigration law.”
- OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Says Americans already pay enough in taxes and that government should focus on how tax dollars are spent rather than raising them.[3]
“Americans pay enough in taxes.”
In their words — priorities
- In his 2024 Ballotpedia survey, named the economy as central to his campaign, saying a 'healthy market economy with limited regulation is the key to reducing the high cost of living.'[3]
- Called for securing the border and returning to enforcement of immigration law, and for addressing property crime.[3]
Background
- Born in Virginia; earned an A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1984 and an M.B.A. from Stanford University in 1988.[3]
- Founded an investment banking firm in 1994 and served as chairman of Steinway Musical Instruments from 1993 to 2011. Owns and operates Club One Casino in Fresno and serves as president of the California Gaming Association and board chair of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $339K · spent $321K · $18K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗