AdvertisementIn a Jan. 16 proclamation, Newsom set the special election for Aug. 4. On June 2, voters will simultaneously cast ballots in the primary for the special election in the current district — and in the statewide primary for the November election for the new districts. State law required Newsom to announce a special election for the remainder of LaMalfa’s term within 14 days of his death. It is a very difficult time.”AdvertisementGallagher will compete in the special election against Democrat Audrey Denney, an education director who unsuccessfully challenged LaMalfa in 2018 and 2020. Denney will run in both the special election and in the election for the newly redrawn 1st Congressional District.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 24, 2026 17:45 UTC