Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection ...

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, As the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep.

Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties, according to two GOP strategists familiar with his plans. Darrell Issa (R-Bonsall), shown at a House Judiciary Committee hearing in 2025, has opted against seeking reelection in a new Democrat-leaning district. (wild, right?)

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Veteran congressman Darrell Issa appears to be retiring after more than 23 years representing San Diego-area districts. His district was redrawn to favor Democrats through Proposition 50, shifting from a 12-point Republican advantage to a 4-point Democratic edge.

Why This Matters

Issa is reportedly endorsing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him in the new district. P]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto” data-r-content As the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep. An Issa spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment, but the congressman’s decision was locked in Republican strategists who requested not to be named because they were not authorized to speak about Issa’s plans.

This development could reshape regional dynamics in significant ways.

Key Takeaways

• Issa, among the wealthiest members of Congress, began telling people earlier this week that he would retire from Congress, those sources dropped.
• The Republican congressman is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to replace him, they dropped.
• Desmond has been running in a neighboring congressional district that straddles Orange and San Diego counties that is rn represented by Rep.
• Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano).

The Bottom Line

Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano). Desmond withdrew from that race and filed to run in Issa’s district on Thursday, according to the San Diego County registrar of voters.

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