James Gallagher
RINCUMBENTU.S. Representative (since June 11, 2026); previously California State Assembly Minority Leader (2022-2025)
Won a 2026 special election for this seat and placed first in the June 2, 2026 top-two primary for the full term
James Gallagher represented California's Third Assembly District from 2014 to 2026, including service as Assembly Minority Leader from 2022 to 2025. He won a 2026 special election to succeed Doug LaMalfa in the U.S. House and is running for a full term.[2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
On the record — official actions
In their words — priorities
- Lists three key campaign messages: making life more affordable for North State families through lower taxes, fees and regulations; enacting tougher laws to protect communities from crime; and protecting farms and businesses from excessive government regulation.[2]
- Says he is personally passionate about wildfire mitigation, water storage, and supporting farms and small businesses.[2]
Background
- Born in Yuba City in 1981; earned a B.A. from UC Berkeley and a J.D. from UC Davis School of Law.[2]
- Served on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors for six years before joining the Assembly.[2]
- Works as an attorney and is a partner in his family's farming operation.[2]
- Represented California's Third Assembly District from 2014 to 2026 and served as Assembly Minority Leader from 2022 to 2025.[2]
Campaign money
Raised $1.5M · spent $1.2M · $333K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗