House Republicans announced Tuesday that Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) has died, his congressional colleagues announced Tuesday.
The announcement was shared in a statement posted by the official House Republicans X account.
LaMalfa was described as a lifelong resident of Northern California and a fourth-generation rice farmer.
House Republicans mourn the loss of Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
A lifelong resident of Northern California and a fourth-generation rice farmer, Congressman LaMalfa spent more than two decades in public service. He proudly represented California’s 1st Congressional District from… pic.twitter.com/nTFSiEXUlE
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) January 6, 2026
The statement noted that LaMalfa spent more than two decades in public service.
“He proudly represented California’s 1st Congressional District from 2013 to 2026, serving as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus,”
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