Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of Northern California died at age 65 after undergoing surgery in Chico, California, following a 911 call from his home.
- The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of his death, which occurred during the surgical procedure.
- LaMalfa’s passing reduces the Republican majority in the House to 218-213, with four vacancies remaining.
- First elected in 2012, LaMalfa represented a strongly Republican district and was known for his conservative stance and advocacy on water issues, especially as a rice farmer and rural voice.
- A newly redrawn congressional map had threatened his seat for the 2026 election by adding more liberal voters to his district.
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