The Plumas County Democrats groups reports that California state Sen. Mike McGuire was in Quincy earlier in the month to address local Democrats gathered at the Quincy branch of the Plumas County Library. McGuire is one of several Democrats running to represent the constituents of the newly drawn 1st Congressional District as their congressional representative.
McGuire has served as a California state senator nearly 10 years, having first been elected in 2014. He was re-elected in 2018 and 2022, representing the state senate’s 2nd District. He is currently senate president pro tem emeritus. He was the first rural Democrat to be chosen senate president pro tempore in over 100 years.
In his address to the 26 local Democrats who attended the event, McGuire emphasized his legislative experience and attention to the needs of a rural constituency, said organizers. A priority, McGuire said, is “making sure rural communities get their fair share.”
Following the wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Sonoma and Napa counties in 2017, McGuire made wildfire prevention his signature issue in the Legislature. In January, after the Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California, he pushed through a 13-bill package that expanded insurance coverage and facilitated the rebuilding of damaged homes.
Republican Doug LaMalfa, who represented the 1st District for 10 years, has declared his intention to run again, despite the fact that the new district boundaries include areas more favorable to Democrats. The 1st District was redrawn as a result of the passage of Proposition 50 in November.
McGuire is one of seven Democrats seeking the party’s endorsement. Of those candidates, Audrey Denney is likely the best known in Plumas County, as she has run against LaMalfa twice, said Plumas County Demorats. This would be her third attempt to unseat him.
Democrats will choose their nominee in the June primary.
