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The vacancy created by California Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death will now be filled in a new special election. Gov. Gavin Newsom has 14 days to proclaim the special election and set a date.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa's unexpected death on Monday has created a vacancy in the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has some control over when the seat will be filled.

Watching this dystopian horror come to life reaffirmed something I feel in every fiber of my being: in this moment, my place is here – shielding Californians from the most brazen attacks on our rights and our families.

Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s sudden death shrinks GOP’s slim House majority, raising stakes for California and Trump’s 2026 agenda.

A recent change to how the U.S. Postal Service postmarks letters is colliding with election administration across the country — but not every state, even those that conduct elections fully by mail, will be impacted. Still, critics say the move is set to sow chaos ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Live-updating results and maps for California’s House District 25 special election, the seat vacated by Katie Hill. Follow live coverage from The Washington Post.

U.S. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a Republican representing California’s vast and rural northeastern region, has died unexpectedly at the age of