Key facts
- Republican James Gallagher won the special election for California's 1st Congressional District.
- Gallagher will serve the remainder of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa's House term.
- Gallagher previously served as minority leader in the California State Assembly.
- The district is considered a Republican stronghold.
- Gallagher was endorsed by President Trump.
Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher has won the special election for California's 1st Congressional District. He will serve the remainder of the term of the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who passed away in January. Gallagher, who was endorsed by President Trump, previously held the position of minority leader in the California State Assembly. The district is considered a Republican stronghold, and Gallagher's victory provides a slight boost to the Republican majority in the House.