GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he’s “not quitting”

Rep. Darrell Issa’s abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.

Mar 7, 2026 0

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he’s “not quitting”

Rep. Darrell Issa’s abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.

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