California Republican James Gallagher sworn in to Congress, fills LaMalfa seat
Summary
James Gallagher, a Republican from California, was sworn into the U.S. Congress on Wednesday. He won a special election to fill the seat left open after Representative Doug LaMalfa passed away in January.Key Facts
- James Gallagher is a Republican from California.
- He was sworn into Congress on Wednesday afternoon.
- Gallagher won a special election held on June 2.
- The election was to fill California’s 1st Congressional District seat.
- The seat became vacant after Rep. Doug LaMalfa died in January.
- Gallagher is a former member of the California State Assembly.
- President Donald Trump supported Gallagher’s election campaign.
- Gallagher’s win slightly increases the Republican majority in the House.
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