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California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65, Reducing House GOP Majority to 218–213
LaMalfa's death tightens GOP's slim House majority to 218-213, prompting a special election in California's 1st District and complicating party-line legislation passage.
- On Jan. 6, House GOP Whip Tom Emmer announced the sudden death of Doug LaMalfa, U.S. Representative for California's 1st District, age 65, confirmed by GOP leaders including Richard Hudson.
- Details surrounding his death are unclear as Doug LaMalfa, U.S. Representative for California's 1st District including Redding and Chico, had planned to run for reelection despite his seat being redrawn.
- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer wrote, `Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden loss of our friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa;` Doug was a loving father and husband, and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America.
- With Greene's resignation and LaMalfa's death, House Republicans hold a five-member majority, 218-213, and Governor Gavin Newsom, California must call a special election with no date set.
- The slimmer margin increases pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., complicating GOP priorities amid internal infighting, while LaMalfa's redrawn seat is harder for Republicans to defend, experts warn.
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