US EditionTrump orders flags to half staff to honor late Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Flags ordered at half-staff honor LaMalfa, a decade-long Transportation Committee member and trucking advocate who championed infrastructure and rural agricultural issues.
- President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide until Wednesday evening in honor of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, stating, "Doug will be dearly missed."
- Doug LaMalfa, who represented California's 1st Congressional District, passed away due to complications from a local aortic aneurysm during surgery at Enloe Health.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom must call a special election within 14 days to fill LaMalfa's seat, which will still use the old district map, according to state law.
- Trump expressed his sorrow for LaMalfa's passing and highlighted his contributions to water issues and servant leadership, describing him as a true American patriot.
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Letter: Remembering LaMalfa with respect, admiration
With many, this morning I was saddened to hear of the passing of our long-serving 1st District congressman, Rep. Doug LaMalfa. I write to express my condolences to Doug’s family and friends, as well as those who voted and cheered for him. Losing a loved one, a friend, a valued political champion so suddenly feels like a gut punch. Doug’s work on behalf of many north state communities that suffered catastrophic fires is, by itself, especially wor…
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, Longtime California Republican Congressman, Dies at 65; Special Election to Fill Vacant Seat
Chico, California - January 7, 2026 -- Republican U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa, who represented California's 1st Congressional District for over a decade, died on January 6, 2026, at the age of 65 following a medical emergency and complications during surgery. LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer from Northern California, experienced a medical emergency at his home on January 5. He...
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