California U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies, cutting GOP margin in Congress
Los Angeles Times••nation
Key Points:
- Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a 65-year-old Republican representing rural Northern California, died during emergency surgery Monday evening; an autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death.
- LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer and staunch Trump supporter, served 13 years in Congress and focused on issues like boosting federal water supplies for farmers and reducing environmental restrictions.
- His death narrows the Republican majority in the closely divided U.S. House, complicating efforts to pass legislation amid upcoming deadlines for federal funding and healthcare tax credits.
- LaMalfa was facing a challenging reelection bid due to redistricting under California’s Proposition 50, which favored his likely Democratic opponent, state Sen. Mike McGuire.
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