California’s 1st District. The special election to replace the late-GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa will be August 4, the latest possible date that could be set by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in accordance with state law. It’s technically possible that a new member could get elected in the June 2 primary, but it’s unlikely that a candidate will receive more than 50 percent of the vote amongst a crowded field in order for that to happen. That means Speaker Mike Johnson will likely be without a vote on Capitol Hill for six months and the person elected in the special election…
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