James Gallagher — U.S. Representative for CA-1
James Gallagher is a Republican Representative representing California (district 1), serving a term from 2026-06-10 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | California |
| District | CA-1 |
| Current term | 2026-06-10 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1981-03-07 |
| Bioguide ID | G000607 |
Election & Term History
James Gallagher has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2026.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CA-1 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, James Gallagher has cast 56 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- James Gallagher is more liberal than 85% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.34 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 85% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 56 |
| Votes with own party | 92.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 3 of 643 (0.5%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is James Gallagher in?
James Gallagher is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for CA-1.
How long has James Gallagher served in Congress?
James Gallagher's first term on record began in 2026, and their current term runs from 2026-06-10 to 2027-01-03.
How does James Gallagher's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), James Gallagher is more liberal than 85% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 56 recorded votes.
How often does James Gallagher vote with their own party?
James Gallagher has voted with the majority of their own party on 92.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 3 of 643 recorded votes (0.5%).