Scoop: Rep. Darrell Issa expected to retire from Congress

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by Andrew Solender
March 6, 2026
2 min read

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Representative Darrell Issa is expected to retire from Congress, opening his California seat.

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Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is expected to retire from Congress and not seek reelection, according to two sources familiar with the matter. This development, occurring just before California's congressional filing deadline, significantly alters the race for his seat. The move follows a redrawing of his district to lean slightly Democratic and comes as 55 House members are leaving Congress, a record for the 21st century. This situation could lead to a competitive open race in a reconfigured district.

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