Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced he will not seek reelection in his newly redrawn San Diego-Riverside congressional district, citing a desire for a new chapter after 25 years in Congress and a prior 25 years in business.
- Issa highlighted his congressional achievements, including work for constituents and leading high-profile investigations, but faced a challenging reelection landscape due to the district’s reconfiguration under California’s Proposition 50, which favored Democrats.
- Political experts noted Issa’s significant impact on California and national politics, including his role in the 2003 recall of Gov. Gray Davis and investigations into the Obama administration, though he never attained statewide office.
- Issa endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Des
