Republican representative Darrell Issa, whose southern California district was reconfigured following the passage of Proposition 50, has decided not to run for re-election. Issa, who nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel peace prize last March, was first elected to Congress in 2001. Issa represents parts of southern California, including San Diego county. District 48, which Issa represents, switched from a 12-point Republican advantage to a four-point lead for Democrats, according to a CalMatters analysis of voter registration. Issa was an outspoken opponent of Prop 50, and after its passage last fall, he briefly contemplated moving to Dallas to run for Congress.

Source: The Guardian March 07, 2026 12:52 UTC