LaMalfa, Doug, 1960-

Douglas Lee LaMalfa (born July 2, 1960) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 1st congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, his district, the second-largest in the state after the 8th, covers nearly all of interior Northern California, including Chico, Redding, and Susanville. LaMalfa is a fourth-generation rice farmer and lifelong Northern California resident. LaMalfa was the California State Assemblyman for the 2nd district from 2002 to 2008 and California State Senator from the 4th district from 2010 to 2012. He was elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2013-present).