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Rep. Darrell Issa Stays Put Amid Tough Reelection Fight

12/5/2025

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Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) will run for reelection in California and will not relocate to Texas.
The redistricting, influenced by Governor Gavin Newsom, shifted voter registration from a Republican advantage to a Democratic lead.
Several Democrats are preparing to challenge him.
GOP leadership indicated limited financial support for Issa's campaign, citing other priorities.
Legal challenges to the new district maps are ongoing.

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Story summary

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) will run for reelection in California and will not relocate to Texas.
The redistricting, influenced by Governor Gavin Newsom, shifted voter registration from a Republican advantage to a Democratic lead.
Several Democrats are preparing to challenge him.
GOP leadership indicated limited financial support for Issa's campaign, citing other priorities.
Legal challenges to the new district maps are ongoing.