Summary
Representative Darrell Issa from California is likely to retire from Congress instead of running for reelection. This decision affects the race for his seat, as other candidates, including Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar, are preparing to compete for it.
Key Facts
- Rep. Darrell Issa is expected to not seek reelection for his congressional seat.
- Issa's campaign website now shows his Political Action Committee (PAC) logo instead.
- California redrew congressional maps, changing Issa's district from safely Republican to slightly Democratic.
- Jim Desmond, initially running against another congressman, is switching to run for Issa's seat.
- Other candidates include Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar and San Diego City Council member Marni von Wilpert.
- A high number of House members, 55 in total, are retiring or seeking other offices, with 34 Republicans among them.
