Republican state Assemblyman James Gallagher wins California’s 1st Congressional District special election to fill the House seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, according to NBC News, The Hill, and the New York Post. The election is held to complete LaMalfa’s term, meaning Gallagher will serve out the remainder of that congressional term rather than beginning a new full term. NBC News projects Gallagher as the winner Tuesday, bringing him into Congress as the newest member. The Hill reports Gallagher was endorsed by President Donald Trump and that his victory gives the GOP a slight boost to its House majority. The New York Post similarly describes Gallagher as winning the special election and serving the remainder of LaMalfa’s term. All outlets agree the seat is vacant due to LaMalfa’s death in January and that Gallagher, a Republican state legislator and former state Assembly minority leader, will represent California’s 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives.