Wednesday, January 07, 2026

GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies

Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a rice farmer who served in political office in California for more than two decades, died suddenly, House GOP leaders said Tuesday. He was 65.

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BREAKING: Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died at 65, GOP officials say. His death reduces the party's control of the House to 218-213.

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-- The Associated Press (@apnews.com) Jan 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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One less Republican in congress in always good news.

#1 | Posted by qcp at 2026-01-06 10:30 AM

One less Republican in congress is always good news.

#2 | Posted by qcp at 2026-01-06 10:32 AM

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Keep'em coming.

#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-01-06 10:50 AM

Rice farmer. In California. But please tell us again why we need to pump water to Central California.

#4 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-06 12:25 PM

Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65

Aw, he was my favorite!

#5 | Posted by censored at 2026-01-06 08:17 PM

Otay 'Panky

#6 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-06 09:23 PM

Poor guy is most famous and influential because he croaked.

#7 | Posted by Zed at 2026-01-07 09:40 AM

Does the squeaker of the house even have enough votes to rule?

#8 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-01-07 10:30 AM

Thank God for attrition!

#9 | Posted by Yodagirl at 2026-01-07 01:35 PM

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