Doug LaMalfa
American politician and businessman (1960–2026)
Douglas Lee LaMalfa ( lə-MAL-fə; July 2, 1960 – January 6, 2026) was an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. representative for California's 1st congressional district from 2013 until his death in 2026. A member of the Republican Party, his district covered nearly all of interior Northern California, including Chico, Redding, and Susanville.
A native of Oroville, LaMalfa was the California state assemblyman for the 2nd district from 2002 to 2008 and California state senator from the 4th district from 2010 to 2012.
Early life, education and business career
Douglas Lee LaMalfa was born July 2, 1960, in Oroville, California. LaMalfa graduated from Biggs High School in 1978 and received a bachelor's degree in agricultural business from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in 1982. He was a fourth-generation rice farmer.
California State Assembly
Elections
In 2002, LaMalfa ran for the California State Assembly in the 2nd district. He won the Republican primary with 59% of the vote, and the general election with 67%. He was reelected in 2004 (68%) and 2006 (68%).
Tenure
LaMalfa worked with Bernie Richter as an early supporter of Proposition 209, which ended affirmative action in California.
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