James Gallagher takes office — ending the vacancy in California's 1st Congressional District
James Gallagher was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on June 10, 2026, by Speaker Mike Johnson, filling the vacancy in California's 1st Congressional District left by Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death in January. Gallagher won the special primary election held on June 2, 2026.
Key Points
- California's 1st Congressional District vacancy has been filled after a five-month period
- James Gallagher (R-Calif.) won the special primary election to claim the seat
- The seat had been vacant since Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death on January 5, 2026