James Gallagher criticizes gerrymandering decision and comments on faith in politics

State Rep. James Gallagher, District 3
State Rep. James Gallagher, District 3
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California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher, who represents the Third Assembly District including Butte, Glenn, Placer, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba counties, shared a series of statements on social media between February 2 and February 4, 2026. His posts addressed legislative processes, religion in politics, and concerns about congressional district boundaries.

On February 2, Gallagher commented on legislative practices by stating: “Yes bills become laws. And studies become new taxes. No one is fooled.”

Later that day, he addressed the use of Christianity in political arguments. Gallagher wrote: “I’m glad to see many citing Christianity as authority for their political position. That is a good thing. Even @HillaryClinton is quoting scripture now. God supports borders. Read the Bible. Throughout the Old Testament is admonition after admonition to Israel to exercise”

On February 4, Gallagher expressed dissatisfaction with a recent Supreme Court decision regarding congressional districts: “I am deeply disappointed that the Supreme Court did not shut down this unconstitutional gerrymander of our congressional districts. Keeping these lines is unjust and robs rural Northern California of our representation. We will not take it sitting down. Now more than ever we”

Gallagher serves as California Assembly Republican Leader and operates offices in Chico and Sacramento while offering constituent services such as assistance with state agencies and community resources for issues like public transportation and domestic violence support (https://ad03.asmrc.org/). He regularly provides information on legislative issues affecting his district through official channels.

The communities represented by Gallagher include those in Butte, Glenn, Placer, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba counties. As part of his role in the California Assembly, he has released district maps and policy statements through his official website (https://ad03.asmrc.org/).



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