Republican U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa of California has died at the age of 65. The announcement of his passing was made on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not been disclosed. LaMalfa served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California"s 1st congressional district since 2013.
LaMalfa"s death comes amid various political developments in California, including a recent fraud investigation announced by former President Donald Trump, which implicates Governor Gavin Newsom. For more on this, see our previous reports.
Further information regarding memorial services or tributes has not yet been released.
