James Gallagher
Republican · California · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for U.S. House, CA-1, California
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Make life more affordable with lower taxes, fees and regulations
- Enact tougher laws against crime
- Expand energy production
Gallagher was born in Yuba City, earned a B.A. at UC Berkeley and a J.D. at UC Davis, and practices law and is a partner in his family's farming operation, per the campaign site. Gallagher has represented California's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House since June 2026, per the chamber's membership roster. Before Congress he represented California's 3rd Assembly District, served as Assembly Minority Leader from 2022 to 2025, and earlier served on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors for six years, per the campaign site.
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