California Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant House seat
James Gallagher has won the special election to fill the vacant House seat left by the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa. His victory strengthens the Republican majority in the House, as he secured nearly 63% of the vote. Gallagher will also compete in the general election for the 2026 midterms against Democrat Mike McGuire.
- ▪James Gallagher won the special election to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa.
- ▪He secured nearly 63% of the vote, avoiding a runoff in California's 1st Congressional District.
- ▪Gallagher will serve the remainder of LaMalfa's term, bringing the GOP to 218 votes.
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California Assemblyman James Gallagher won the special election to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who died earlier this year during emergency surgery at age 65. The victory gives Republicans another vote as they hold on to a narrow majority. Gallagher secured nearly 63% of the vote as of early Wednesday morning, according to the Associated Press, avoiding a runoff in California’s 1st Congressional District, a deep-red seat. Recommended Stories Underdog Republican Justin Murphy to face Cory Booker with negative balance in campaign account Democrats nominate candidates for two competitive Iowa House seats California 40th Congressional District primary result: Calvert advances to general election with opponent uncertain The former Assembly minority leader will serve the remainder of…
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