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Yuba City Today
By the People, for the People
Assemblyman James Gallagher to seek full two-year term in 1st Congressional District
Gallagher will run in both the special election and the general election for the seat.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) announced that he will seek the full two-year term in California's 1st Congressional District, in addition to running in the special election to fill the remainder of Doug LaMalfa's term.
Why it matters
This move by Gallagher signals his intention to establish a long-term presence in Congress, building on his current role as a state Assemblyman. The 1st Congressional District has historically been a Republican stronghold, making Gallagher's candidacy a significant development in the region's political landscape.
The details
Gallagher, a Republican from Yuba City, is currently serving as a state Assemblyman. He will run in both the special election to fill the remainder of Doug LaMalfa's term, as well as the general election for the full two-year term in the 1st Congressional District.
- The special election to fill the remainder of Doug LaMalfa's term will take place in the near future.
- The general election for the full two-year term in the 1st Congressional District will be held in November 2026.
The players
James Gallagher
A Republican Assemblyman from Yuba City who is running for the 1st Congressional District seat.
Doug LaMalfa
The former Congressman for the 1st Congressional District, whose term is being filled by the special election.
What’s next
Gallagher will need to win both the special election and the general election in order to secure the 1st Congressional District seat for a full two-year term.
The takeaway
Gallagher's decision to run for both the special election and the full two-year term demonstrates his ambition to establish a long-term presence in Congress, building on his experience as a state Assemblyman. The 1st Congressional District's Republican leanings make Gallagher's candidacy a significant development in the region's political landscape.
