Republican representative Darrell Issa of California says he will not run for re-election

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by Abené Clayton in Los Angeles
March 7, 2026
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Long-serving California Republican Representative Darrell Issa announced he will not run for re-election.

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Republican Representative Darrell Issa of California announced he will not seek re-election, according to a statement released Friday. Issa, first elected to Congress in 2001, cited a desire for "a new chapter and new challenges" after a quarter-century in public service. His decision comes as his southern California district was recently reconfigured following the passage of Proposition 50. This announcement was made on the final day for candidate filing.

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Republican Representative Darrell Issa announced he will not seek re-election after a quarter-century in public service.

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