California Redistricting and House Control

Rep. Darrell Issa announced he will retire, saying serving in Congress has been "the honor of my life" and it is "the right time for a new chapter and new challenges," reversing his statement three months ago that "I can hold this seat. I'm not quitting." His departure — from a newly redrawn, voter‑approved 48th District reshaped to favor Democrats by a map spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom — raises the stakes for GOP control of the House, and Issa endorsed San Diego County Supervisor James Desmond as his preferred successor.