Gallagher will serve the rest of the late GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s term, NBC News projects.
State Rep. James Gallagher wins California 1st special election, boosting Republicans to 218 House votes vs Democrats' 212. Democrats redistricted for 2026, shifting from +30R to +12D by 2024 data; his tenure will likely be brief before a probable seat flip.
California Assemblyman James Gallagher won the special election to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who died earlier this year at age 65.
See California House 1 special election results.