James Gallagher (California politician)
James Gallagher is a Republican
American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly.Background
Gallagher is the decedent of Irish immigrants who settled northern California in the early 1800s. His paternal grandfather, Robert Gallagher, served four years on the Sutter County Board of Supervisors.Education
After graduating from East Nicolaus High School, Gallagher earned a bachelor degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley.
Gallagher earned a JD degree from UC Davis.Career
Gallagher's political career began he worked for state Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa as a fellow in a Fellowship Program.
Since 2007, Gallagher has been practicing law.
In 2008, Gallagher was elected to the Sutter County Board of Supervisors, where he served until his election to the state Assembly.
On November 4, 2014, Gallagher won the election and succeeded fellow Republican Dan Logue, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress that year. Gallagher is a Republican representing the California's 3rd State Assembly district, encompassing western parts of the Sacramento Valley.
In 2017, Gallagher became the Republican Caucus Chairman of the California General Assembly.2018 California State Assembly candidacy
2020 California State Assembly candidacy
Personal life
Gallagher's wife is Janna. They have three children.
