UNCOVERED: Doug lamalfa - The Untold Story

James Gallagher sworn in to finish LaMalfa’s term in the House

Republican James Gallagher took the oath of office Wednesday, filling the seat of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa in California’s 1st District and giving House leaders some breathing room in what has been a tumultuous year of deaths and resignations in Congress.  A former state Assembly GOP leader, Gallagher ran…

Roll Call · Jun 10

At the Races: Going for the Golden State

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Roll Call · Jun 2

Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.

The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

Could House control change party hands before November? - Roll Call

The unexpected death of California Republican Doug LaMalfa is a sad reminder of the fragility of the GOP’s House majority on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Jan 7

House farm bill action delayed until February - Roll Call

Chairman opts to push back markup plans after unexpected death of committee member LaMalfa and Baird's car crash.

Roll Call · Jan 7

GOP Lawmaker Doug LaMalfa's Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family — Republicans Lament His Sudden Passing

Doug LaMalfa's sudden passing left a void in his home district and the House Republican Conference that he has been staunchly supporting

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

Trump yuks it up with House Republicans and predicts ‘epic midterm victory’ while also bragging about his Venezuela attack

Trump asked House GOP members to tell him ‘what the hell's going on with the mind of the public’ amid flagging poll numbers

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Doug LaMalfa, California Republican congressman, dies aged 65

LaMalfa’s death cuts the House Republican majority to 218-213, tightening GOP control for passing bills

The Guardian - US · Jan 6

California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at age 65

Golden State Republican’s death reduces already minuscule House GOP majority

The Independent UK · Jan 6

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer from Northern California, died Tuesday at age 65.

Roll Call · Jan 6