Archive · 6 Jan 2026
California Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65
Doug LaMalfa was a Republican congressman from California who died at the age of 65.
He had been in Congress since 2013 and represented a district in Northern California.
He was known for supporting farmers, rural communities, and conservative policies.
His death makes the Republican Party's control of the House of Representatives very narrow, with a 218-213 majority.
A special election will be held to fill his seat.
He was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and worked hard for the people in his district.
His family and colleagues have shared kind words about him.
Doug LaMalfa, a Republican congressman from California, died at 65.
He represented California's 1st Congressional District since 2013.
LaMalfa was a staunch conservative and supporter of President Trump.
His death reduces the Republican House majority to 218-213.
A special election will be held to fill his vacant seat.
- Who
- Doug LaMalfa, a Republican congressman from California
- What
- His death at age 65
- When
- January 6, 2024 (announced)
- Where
- California's 1st Congressional District
- Why
- Cause of death not immediately disclosed
- Name
- Doug LaMalfa
- Age
- 65
- Position
- U.S. Representative for California's 1st Congressional District
- Party
- Republican
- Tenure
- 2013-2024
- House Majority
- 218-213 (Republicans)
- District
- Northern California, including Redding and areas north of Sacramento
Sources
What Happened To Doug LaMalfa? California Congressman Dies at 65
Who was Doug LaMalfa? California Republican congressman's death narrows GOP House majority
California Republican GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies, Narrowing House Majority To 218-213
