Doug LaMalfa, Republican congressman from California, dies at 65
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Key Points:
- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican who served in Congress since 2013, died at age 65 during emergency surgery following a medical emergency at his home.
- LaMalfa was known for his advocacy on agriculture and rural issues, representing California's 1st Congressional District and chairing the Congressional Western Caucus.
- His death reduces the Republican majority in the House to 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats, with four vacancies, amid ongoing redistricting efforts in California.
- Colleagues praised LaMalfa as a principled conservative, dedicated public servant, and advocate for rural communities and farmers.
- President Trump and House Republican leaders expressed condolences, highlighting LaMalfa's commitment to his constituents and
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