James M. "Jamie" Gallagher (born March 4, 1981) is a Republican

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currently serving in the

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. He represents the Assembly District #3, located in the northern

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. As of February 8, 2022, he was voted by the Assembly Republican Caucus as the Minority Leader of the California State Assembly.

Background

Gallagher is the descendant of

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immigrants who settled northern California in the early 1800s. His paternal grandfather, Robert Gallagher, served four years (1985–89) on the

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Education

After graduating from East Nicolaus High School, Gallagher earned a bachelor's degree in

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from

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. Gallagher earned a JD degree from

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Career

Gallagher's political career began he worked for state Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa as a

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in a

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Program. Since 2007, Gallagher has been practicing law. He is a partner in his family's fifth generation rice and walnut farming operation. In 2008, Gallagher was elected to the

, where he served until his election to the state Assembly. On November 4, 2014, Gallagher won the election and succeeded fellow

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Dan Logue, who ran unsuccessfully for

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that year. Gallagher is a

representing the California's 3rd State Assembly district, encompassing western parts of the

. In 2017, Gallagher became the Republican Caucus Chairman of the California General Assembly.

2014 California State Assembly

2016 California State Assembly candidacy

2018 California State Assembly candidacy

2020 California State Assembly candidacy

Personal life

Gallagher's wife is Janna, they met in kindergarten while attending Browns School in Rio Oso, CA. They have five children.

References

External links

*
gallagher Campaign website

James Gallagher at open states.org
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