President Donald J. Trump has endorsed California Assemblyman James Gallagher for the U.S. Representative seat vacated by Congressman Doug LaMalfa. President Trump personally called Gallagher on Wednesday to offer his endorsement. Gallagher has also received support from the LaMalfa family, every sheriff in the district, and a growing number of elected officials and community leaders. He has represented the North State since being elected to the California State Assembly in 2014.