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Northern California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 Headline from Fox32 Chicago
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. The current House makeup stands at 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
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WTOP Washington DC
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213 ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC) Published Jan 5, 2026
Same headline from 4 more outlets WTOP Washington DC's feed description Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died, GOP officials say, reducing the party’s narrow control of the House to 218-213
The Daily Caller
GOP Lawmaker Suddenly Passes Away At 65 ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Jan 5, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description Republican California Rep. Doug LaMalfa died at 65 on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. LaMalfa represented the Golden State’s 1st congressional district since 2013 and chaired the Congressional Western Caucus.
Fox32 Chicago
Northern California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 ↗ (opens Fox32 Chicago) Published Jan 5, 2026
Same headline from 6 more outlets Fox32 Chicago's feed description House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. The current House makeup stands at 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
New Hampshire Union Leader
California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 ↗ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader) Published Jan 5, 2026
Same headline from 2 more outlets New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer from Northern California known for his focus on agriculture and forestry policies, died Tuesday at age 65.
Los Angeles Times
California Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies, GOP leadership confirms ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Jan 5, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description The California congressman represented his district in Northern California for the past dozen years.
NBC Los Angeles
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies at 65, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213 ↗ (opens NBC Los Angeles) Published Jan 5, 2026
Same headline from 4 more outlets NBC Los Angeles's feed description Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.
The Guardian
California Republican congressman Doug LaMalfa dies ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jan 5, 2026
The Guardian's feed description LaMalfa’s death cuts the House Republican majority to 218-213, tightening GOP control for passing bills
ABC 7 San Francisco
California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65, per GOP leaders ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco) Published Jan 5, 2026
Same headline from 3 more outlets ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65 years old.
WMUR
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies at 65 ↗ (opens WMUR) Published Jan 5, 2026
WMUR's feed description Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died. LaMalfa’s death reduces the party’s narrow control of the House to 218-213, Republican officials say
Legal Insurrection
California GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa Passes Away ↗ (opens Legal Insurrection) Published Jan 5, 2026
Legal Insurrection's feed description We do not know the cause of death.
ABC 7 Chicago
California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 during emergency surgery ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago) Published Jan 5, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65 years old.
Breitbart News
California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65 ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Jan 5, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet Breitbart News's feed description Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) has died after 13 years in the House, according to statements released Tuesday by GOP officials. He was 65.
Fox News
House GOP Rep Doug LaMalfa dead at 65 ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Jan 5, 2026
Fox News's feed description California Congressman Doug LaMalfa has passed away at age 65.
NBC News
GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Jan 5, 2026
NBC News's feed description WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a rice farmer who served in political office in California for more than two decades, died suddenly, House GOP leaders said Tuesday.
Townhall
California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies Suddenly at 65 ↗ (opens Townhall) Published Jan 5, 2026
Townhall's feed description California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies suddenly at 65, leaving a political legacy.
The American Conservative
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, Seven-Term California Republican, Dies at 65 ↗ (opens The American Conservative) Published Jan 5, 2026
The American Conservative's feed description State of the Union: LaMalfa, who represented California’s 1st Congressional District since 2013, was remembered by House leaders from both parties.
Newsweek
California Republican Doug LaMalfa dead at 65 ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Jan 5, 2026
Newsweek's feed description "Doug was a loving father and husband, and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America," Minnesota Republican Tom Emmer posted on X.
KYMA Yuma
Doug LaMalfa, California congressman, dies at 65 ↗ (opens KYMA Yuma) Published Jan 5, 2026
KYMA Yuma's feed description LaMalfa was a fourth-generation rice farmer and business owner, and a respected voice in Washington on agriculture and rural communities.
The Boston Globe
Representative Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House ↗ (opens The Boston Globe) Published Jan 5, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description The death of the seven-term congressman reduces the Republican Party's already narrow control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213.
Times Of San Diego
California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies ↗ (opens Times Of San Diego) Published Jan 5, 2026
Times Of San Diego's feed description The Republican California lawmaker was 65.
Washington Examiner
Doug LaMalfa's death leaves California House seat in Newsom's hands ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Jan 5, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description LaMalfa's death leaves House Republicans with a 218-213 advantage, giving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) very little wiggle room.
Washington Examiner
Lawmakers mourn loss of Doug LaMalfa ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Jan 5, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description Rep. Doug LaMalfa's (R-CA) death prompted tributes from his colleagues across the political spectrum.
CBS News
Doug LaMalfa, Republican congressman from California, dies at 65 ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Jan 5, 2026
CBS News's feed description Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican who had been in Congress for more than a decade, has died at the age of 65, House GOP Whip Tom Emmer announced.
WHDH Boston
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213 - Boston News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WHDH Boston) Published Jan 5, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died, reducing the GOP’s
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