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June 3, 2026
James Gallagher Wins Special Election for California House Seat
- Republican James Gallagher won California's 1st District special election, securing a majority of votes without a runoff.
- His election increases the Republican majority in the House to 218 votes against 212 for Democrats.
- Gallagher's tenure may be short-lived due to redistricting that favors Democrats in future elections.
2 Sources
- Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in CaliforniaJun 3, 2026 at 4:38 AM · NBC
- Gallagher wins vacant House seat in California special election, boosting GOP majorityJun 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM · The Hill