Coverage dated January 5, 2026

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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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    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

  2. The Daily Caller

    GOP Lawmaker Suddenly Passes Away At 65 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    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.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Northern California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    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.

  4. New Hampshire Union Leader

    California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    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.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    California Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies, GOP leadership confirms (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The California congressman represented his district in Northern California for the past dozen years.

  6. 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)

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    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.

  7. The Guardian

    California Republican congressman Doug LaMalfa dies (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    LaMalfa’s death cuts the House Republican majority to 218-213, tightening GOP control for passing bills

  8. ABC 7 San Francisco

    California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65, per GOP leaders (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65 years old.

  9. WMUR

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies at 65 (opens WMUR)

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    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

  10. Legal Insurrection

    California GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa Passes Away (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    We do not know the cause of death.

  11. ABC 7 Chicago

    California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 during emergency surgery (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at 65 years old.

  12. Breitbart News

    California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65 (opens Breitbart News)

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    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.

  13. Fox News

    House GOP Rep Doug LaMalfa dead at 65 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Congressman Doug LaMalfa has passed away at age 65.

  14. NBC News

    GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 (opens NBC News)

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    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.

  15. Townhall

    California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies Suddenly at 65 (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    California GOP Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies suddenly at 65, leaving a political legacy.

  16. The American Conservative

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa, Seven-Term California Republican, Dies at 65 (opens The American Conservative)

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    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.

  17. Newsweek

    California Republican Doug LaMalfa dead at 65 (opens Newsweek)

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    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.

  18. KYMA Yuma

    Doug LaMalfa, California congressman, dies at 65 (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    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.

  19. The Boston Globe

    Representative Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House (opens The Boston Globe)

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    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.

  20. Times Of San Diego

    California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    The Republican California lawmaker was 65.

  21. Washington Examiner

    Doug LaMalfa's death leaves California House seat in Newsom's hands (opens Washington Examiner)

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    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.

  22. Washington Examiner

    Lawmakers mourn loss of Doug LaMalfa (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa's (R-CA) death prompted tributes from his colleagues across the political spectrum.

  23. CBS News

    Doug LaMalfa, Republican congressman from California, dies at 65 (opens CBS News)

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    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.

  24. 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)

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    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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