James Matthew Gallagher is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from California's 1st congressional district since 2026. A member of the Republican Party, he previously ser
Official portrait, 2026
Gallagher while serving in California State Assembly, 2024
Doug LaMalfa
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Douglas Lee LaMalfa was an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. representative for California's 1st congressional district from 2013 until his death in 2026. A member of the Repu
James Gallagher (California politician)
…political science from UC Berkeley. Gallagher earned a JD degree from UC Davis. Gallagher's political career began when he worked for state Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa as a fellow in a Fellowship Program. Since 2007, Gallagher has been practicing law. He is a partner in his family's fifth generation rice and walnut…
Official portrait, 2013
LaMalfa (left) being presented the True Blue award by FRC President Tony Perkins (right)
LaMalfa (far left) with President Donald Trump (center) in November 2018
LaMalfa (right) with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue (left), August 2018