James Gallagher
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- Holds this seat now
- Yes
- Office
- U.S. Representative, California District 1 (since June 2026, after winning the June 2, 2026 special election)
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative; attorney and farmer
Background
- Sworn in to the U.S. House on June 10, 2026, after winning the June 2 special election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa; the term ends Jan. 3, 2027. source: mynspr.org
- Served in the California State Assembly starting December 2014, including as Assembly Republican Leader. source: ballotpedia.org
- Served six years on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors. source: ballotpedia.org
- Earned a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a law degree from UC Davis; completed the California Assembly Fellowship. source: ballotpedia.org
- Works as an attorney and farmer. source: ballotpedia.org
In their own words
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- Move the Sites Reservoir water storage project forward source: mynspr.org
- Reopen Glenn Medical Center in Willows source: mynspr.org
- Lower energy costs source: mynspr.org
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