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DiverDave

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50. No, he would have

Reply to DemMedic (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 03:02 PM

Jan 2026

Been gone sooner.
Never heard his name before.

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BREAKING: GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65 [View all] shelshaw Jan 2026 OP

Maybe he died of embarrassment., DemMedic Jan 2026 #1

No, he would have DiverDave Jan 2026 #50

The temptation is to grave dance after I read Johnson's comment. But that's just my reaction to the Speaker. ... marble falls Jan 2026 #2

Can Cali keep it vacant? nt newdeal2 Jan 2026 #3

Doesn't the gov decide who and when? Coldwater Jan 2026 #8

Only for senators tinrobot Jan 2026 #25

Can't newsom put in a replacement, (placeholder Dem)?? Ars Longa Jan 2026 #52

Newsom Coldwater Jan 2026 #55

After redistricting law passed jojog Jan 2026 #23

No. The most recent district boundaries apply through 2026. Trumpdumper Jan 2026 #59

No.California law requires Newsom to announce a special election within 14 days. onenote Jan 2026 #35

One less Republican. CanonRay Jan 2026 #4

Same here. I don't miss or mourn my enemies or enemies of my country. SamKnause Jan 2026 #32

I thank him for helping the cause Johonny Jan 2026 #5

LaMalfa's death Coldwater Jan 2026 #6

Sounds cruel, but these are desperate times. I'm hoping that sounds not too much like justifying the means. marble falls Jan 2026 #10

We didn't cause his death. yardwork Jan 2026 #44

Its 217-213 after MTG leaves, right? SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #11

Good question, not sure Coldwater Jan 2026 #13

Yes. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #17

Thanks! SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #18

Will be 218 to 215 with 2 still open jojog Jan 2026 #24

I was thinking Elise Stefanik announced she was resigning (which could still happen) Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #31

I think they already counted her out here karynnj Jan 2026 #26

Greene & LaMAlfa's seats just became open today. I'm sure that is why the website hasn't been updated yet. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #33

Exactly karynnj Jan 2026 #58

No. It was 220. Now its 218. onenote Jan 2026 #37

Not cruel at all. BannonsLiver Jan 2026 #42

If he was standing next to Trump SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #7

Thats not flipping... SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #9

... but we'll take it. marble falls Jan 2026 #12

Also Newsom can technically pull a desantis and delay the special election till the last possible minute SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #14

It would be disappointing if he didn't do that. BannonsLiver Jan 2026 #36

The last possible minute would be sometime this June. onenote Jan 2026 #39

For the general? Or maybe.. primary...? Lol SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #43

California Code onenote Jan 2026 #45

This district was redrawn with Prop 50. Shouldn't the special election be with the new map? Wanderlust988 Jan 2026 #15

NO. The new districts all need to be implemented at the same time which would Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #19

Then Gov. Newsom should leave the seat open until the Nov. elections so a Dem will win it as it's redrawn. Wanderlust988 Jan 2026 #21

Not sure what California law requires in terms of special elections. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #38

It appears, Newsom can't delay it beyond June. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #41

Cal. law requires Newsom to announce special election in 14 days, with election held within 126-140 days. onenote Jan 2026 #40

his district, CA-01, will shift 50 points Blue for the 2026 elections, from +25 Trump to +25 Harris (based off 2024) Celerity Jan 2026 #16

Can the district be flipped? themaguffin Jan 2026 #20

It's pretty red although there were a lot of protestors against ICE a few months ago in Redding Ritabert Jan 2026 #28

Maybe he will start a trend. milestogo Jan 2026 #22

Wondering what are the odds we'll pick up this California seat. Emile Jan 2026 #27

An aside to universal karma... Moostache Jan 2026 #29

He posted this two days ago - byebye malaise Jan 2026 #30

" I look forward to further briefings on the raid and what the President's plans are for the next steps for securing the riversedge Jan 2026 #48

He was an anti choice nut BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2026 #49

One more dear departed malaise Jan 2026 #51

maybe posted already RoeVWade Jan 2026 #34

May his family find peace. ... riversedge Jan 2026 #46

Trump maKes it about himself. "He voted with me 100% of the time." BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2026 #47

Yep and a malaise Jan 2026 #54

He was a typical antiscience fundementalist nut in a very red district. NNadir Jan 2026 #53

Perhaps satan needed someone to welcome Rump into hell Bluestocking Jan 2026 #56

Good news JustAnotherGen Jan 2026 #57

One lie too many? 🤷‍♀️ MerryBlooms Jan 2026 #60