\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia Gov. Newsom on Friday announced that a special election for the congressional seat left open after the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa will take place on Aug. 4.Under state election law, Newsom had 14 days to issue the proclamation for a special election after LaMalfa’s seat became vacant. Congressional District 1 covers a large swath of interior Northern California, including the cities of Yuba City, Chico, Redding and Susanville.The special election would fill the congressional seat until the current term ends at the end of 2026. California Republican James Gallagher announced this week that he plans to run in the special election. Meanwhile, a June primary is set to take place featuring a redrawn map for the district that was approved by voters with Proposition 50 to include more Democratic voters. That\u2019s if the measure survives court challenges. The general election is in November. This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
California Gov. Newsom on Friday announced that a special election for the congressional seat left open after the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa<\/a> will take place on Aug. 4.<\/p>\n Under state election law, Newsom had 14 days to issue the proclamation for a special election after LaMalfa’s seat became vacant. <\/p>\n \n\tThis content is imported from Twitter. Gov. Gavin Newsom not doing any favors for Speaker Mike Johnson & GOP-led House. <\/p>\n He calls August 4 special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa\u2019s seat for rest of his term (ending at the end of 2026)\u2014waiting until the last possible day to hold the election under state law. pic.twitter.com\/qYWdWmk7E0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Congressional District 1 covers a large swath of interior Northern California, including the cities of Yuba City, Chico, Redding and Susanville.<\/p>\n The special election would fill the congressional seat until the current term ends at the end of 2026. <\/p>\n California Republican James Gallagher announced this week that he plans to run in the special election. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, a June primary is set to take place featuring a redrawn map for the district that was approved by voters with Proposition 50 to include more Democratic voters. That\u2019s if the measure survives court challenges. <\/p>\n The general election is in November. <\/p>\n This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates.<\/p>\n See more coverage of top California stories here<\/a> | Download our app<\/a> | Subscribe to our morning newsletter<\/a> | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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