Republican state Assemblyman James Gallagher will join Congress as its newest member after winning the special election for California's 1st District on Tuesday, NBC News projected.
Gallagher, who served as the former state Assembly minority leader, will complete the remainder of the term previously held by the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa. LaMalfa's vacancy in the House of Representatives prompted the special election.
The New York Post reported that Gallagher won the special election to complete the term. According to NBC News, Gallagher's victory adds a Republican member to the House of Representatives.
Gallagher has served in the California State Assembly and held the position of minority leader in that chamber. His election to the 1st District seat returns him to congressional office for the remainder of the current term.
The special election took place on Tuesday, with NBC News projecting the outcome the same day. The 1st District seat became vacant following the death of Representative Doug LaMalfa.
Gallagher will now serve out the remainder of LaMalfa's House term. The specific length of the remaining term was not detailed in the available reporting.
Both NBC News and the New York Post identified Gallagher as a Republican and confirmed his victory in the special election. NBC News characterized the district as a "red House district," indicating its Republican-leaning composition.
The election outcome maintains Republican representation in California's 1st Congressional District. Gallagher's background includes his service in the California State Assembly and his role as the chamber's minority leader.
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