Darrell Issa Retiring From Congress
WASHINGTON — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) said he will not run for re-election, as he was a primary target for Democrats in their hopes of winning seats and House control.
“Throughout my service, I worked hard and never lost sight of the people our government is supposed to serve. Yet with the support of my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in California’s 49th District,” Issa said in a statement.
His district covers areas of San Diego and Orange counties, and his retirement comes just days after another GOP congressman from the area, Ed Royce, announced that he also would not run.
Underscoring his recognition of his vulnerabilities, Issa voted against the Republican tax bill last month. Residents in his district face a tax increase because of the limitation of state and local tax deductions.
Issa was a key voice on Capitol Hill on copyright issues. He is chairman of the Judiciary subcommittee on courts, intellectual property, and the internet, and serves on an antitrust subcommittee.
He has served in Congress since 2001, and two years later helped lead the effort to recall Governor Gray Davis, a Democrat.
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