California 1st Congressional District race intensifies

In California’s 1st Congressional District, Republican incumbent James Gallagher is running against Democratic State Senator Mike McGuire. Gallagher, who won a special election following the death of Representative Doug LaMalfa, is campaigning on a platform of lowering taxes, expanding energy production, implementing tough-on-crime policies, and maintaining border security measures.

McGuire’s campaign focuses on reversing Medicaid cuts, securing federal broadband funding for rural areas, and restoring federal investment in infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Gallagher has reported $1.24 million in campaign contributions, including support from the National Association of Realtors and various political action committees.