Audrey Denney

President Donald Trump has endorsed Assemblyman James Gallagher in the race to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Here’s what Gallagher and his opponent are saying, and what comes next.

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Chico Democrat Audrey Denney has entered the 2026 race against Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa. It’s her third attempt to win California’s District 1 seat.

Audrey Denney decided to run for Congress on Thanksgiving Day in 2017. She was driving to Chico with her sister, Robin, who was chatting her up about a…