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Congressman Doug LaMalfa mourned after sudden death at age 65

The lawmaker’s death further reduces an already slim Republican majority in the House — The lawmaker’s death further reduces an already slim Republican majority in the House (AFP via Getty Images)

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at the age of 65.
The lawmaker represented California’s First Congressional District for years and chaired the Congressional Western Caucus. His death was confirmed by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.
“Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden loss of our friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa,” Emmer wrote. “Doug was a loving father and husband, and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America. Our prayers are with Doug’s wife, Jill, and their children.”
A cause of death wasn’t immediately made public and lawmakers told Politico they were not aware he had any health issues.
LaMalfa’s death brings House Republicans' majority down to 218 to 213.

California GOP rep Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at age 65 — In full