Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50

Gov. Newsom Sets Congressional Special Election Date for August – Latest Date the Election Could be Held

January 16, 2026 4:17 pmJanuary 16, 2026 4:20 pm

Following the sudden passing of California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa January 6, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom is required to set the date for a Special Election to the now-vacant congressional seat. State law requires a special election for a...

Requiescat in Pace Congressman Doug LaMalfa

January 6, 2026 6:01 pmJanuary 6, 2026 7:15 pm

We woke up this morning to the terrible news that California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa had suddenly passed away overnight. Our sincere prayers go out to his family. I had the pleasure of covering Assemblyman/Senator LaMalfa when he served in...