Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in California
Republican James Gallagher has won the special election for California's 1st District, filling the vacancy left by the late Doug LaMalfa. Gallagher's victory adds to the Republican majority in the House, bringing their total to 218 votes against 212 for Democrats. However, due to redistricting efforts by California Democrats, Gallagher may face challenges in retaining the seat in future elections.
- ▪James Gallagher won the special election for California's 1st District.
- ▪He will serve the remainder of the term left vacant by the late Republican Doug LaMalfa.
- ▪Gallagher's election increases the Republican majority in the House to 218 votes.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Gallagher wins vacant House seat in California special election, boosting GOP majority — The Hill
- ▪ California Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant House seat — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Republican James Gallagher wins special election to complete term of late California Rep. Doug LaMalfa — New York Post
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2026 ElectionRepublican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in CaliforniaGallagher will serve the rest of the late GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term, NBC News projects.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Republican state legislator James Gallagher at the California State Capitol in Sacramento last year. Rahul Lal / Sipa USA via Reuters fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 12:38 AM EDTBy Ben KamisarRepublican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after he won California’s 1st District special election Tuesday, NBC News projects.
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