U.S. Representative and Fourth-Generation Rice Farmer
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Key moments and achievements from Douglas LaMalfa's life.
Douglas was born
· Chico, California, U.S.
Career Achievement
Doug LaMalfa was a fourth-generation rice farmer and owner/manager of the DSL LaMalfa Family Partnership, which operated the family rice farm in Richvale, California. His deep roots in Northern California agriculture shaped his policy priorities throughout his political career.
Career Achievement
Doug LaMalfa was a fourth-generation rice farmer and owner/manager of the DSL LaMalfa Family Partnership, which operated the family rice farm in Richvale, California. His deep roots in Northern California agriculture shaped his policy priorities throughout his political career.
Political Career
LaMalfa served in the California state legislature before moving to federal office, building his reputation as a voice for rural communities and agricultural interests. His experience in state government prepared him for the larger stage of national politics.
Political Career
LaMalfa served in the California state legislature before moving to federal office, building his reputation as a voice for rural communities and agricultural interests. His experience in state government prepared him for the larger stage of national politics.
Political Career
LaMalfa was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing California's 1st congressional district, which covered a vast portion of the state's rural north from the Oregon border to just north of Sacramento. He would go on to serve seven terms in Congress.
Political Career
LaMalfa was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing California's 1st congressional district, which covered a vast portion of the state's rural north from the Oregon border to just north of Sacramento. He would go on to serve seven terms in Congress.
Political Achievement
LaMalfa served on the House Agriculture Committee and chaired a subcommittee with jurisdiction over forestry issues, reflecting the needs of his heavily forested district. He also served on committees dealing with transportation and natural resources, and chaired the Congressional Western Caucus.
Political Achievement
LaMalfa served on the House Agriculture Committee and chaired a subcommittee with jurisdiction over forestry issues, reflecting the needs of his heavily forested district. He also served on committees dealing with transportation and natural resources, and chaired the Congressional Western Caucus.
Political Career
LaMalfa served seven terms in the U.S. House, becoming a respected voice in Washington on agriculture and rural communities. His death during emergency surgery in January 2026 reduced the GOP's narrow House majority to 218-213, underscoring the political significance of his seat.
Political Career
LaMalfa served seven terms in the U.S. House, becoming a respected voice in Washington on agriculture and rural communities. His death during emergency surgery in January 2026 reduced the GOP's narrow House majority to 218-213, underscoring the political significance of his seat.
Douglas LaMalfa passed away
