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California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa died at age 65 on January 5, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency at his home and undergoing emergency surgery at Enloe Hospital in Chico. LaMalfa had represented California's 1st Congressional District since 2013.

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa died at age 65 on January 5, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency at his home and undergoing emergency surgery at Enloe Hospital in Chico. LaMalfa had represented California's 1st Congressional District since 2013.

LaMalfa's death reduced the Republican House majority to 218-213, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with only a two-vote margin on party-line legislation. The slim majority came after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation earlier in the week.

LaMalfa's death reduced the Republican House majority to 218-213, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with only a two-vote margin on party-line legislation. The slim majority came after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation earlier in the week.

President Donald Trump dedicated his January 6 speech to House Republicans in LaMalfa's honor, stating he considered canceling but decided LaMalfa would have wanted him to proceed. Trump praised LaMalfa for voting with his priorities 100% of the time.

President Donald Trump dedicated his January 6 speech to House Republicans in LaMalfa's honor, stating he considered canceling but decided LaMalfa would have wanted him to proceed. Trump praised LaMalfa for voting with his priorities 100% of the time.

A fourth-generation rice farmer from Northern California, LaMalfa served on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. He chaired the Congressional Western Caucus and was known for his work on water and forestry policy.

A fourth-generation rice farmer from Northern California, LaMalfa served on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. He chaired the Congressional Western Caucus and was known for his work on water and forestry policy.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom must call a special election within 14 days under state law to fill LaMalfa's seat for the remainder of his term. The special election will use existing district boundaries that favor Republicans.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom must call a special election within 14 days under state law to fill LaMalfa's seat for the remainder of his term. The special election will use existing district boundaries that favor Republicans.

LaMalfa's district was among those redrawn under California's Proposition 50, approved by voters in November 2025, which grouped conservative rural areas with progressive coastal regions. The new Democratic-leaning boundaries will be used for the 2026 midterm elections.

LaMalfa's district was among those redrawn under California's Proposition 50, approved by voters in November 2025, which grouped conservative rural areas with progressive coastal regions. The new Democratic-leaning boundaries will be used for the 2026 midterm elections.

Rep. LaMalfa Dies at 65, GOP Majority Narrows to 218-213

Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65, GOP Majority Narrows to 218-213

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