Tasked with managing the internal tensions is pugilistic Leader James Gallagher, who remains popular by straddling the caucus’ left and right flanks but is unable to run for Legislature again in 2026 due to term limits…Part of it is a generational divide. One bloc would prefer a greener leader such as freshman Assemblymember David Tangipa or fellow rookie Alexandra Macedo, who could serve for a decade-plus, while others would like to elect a seasoned member such as Heath Flora, Gallagher’s No. 2.
