James Gallagher wins California special election to fill vacant House seat.
California Assemblyman James Gallagher won the special election to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who died in January. Gallagher secured nearly 63% of the vote, avoiding a runoff in California's 1st Congressional District. The victory brings the GOP House majority to 218 seats.
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“Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in California”NBC NBC News LEFT-CENTER
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“Republican James Gallagher wins special election to complete term of late California Rep. Doug LaMalfa”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Gallagher wins vacant House seat in California special election, boosting GOP majority” · The Hill
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