Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

As the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties,

Is Rep. Issa retiring? Desmond shifts to 48th District, shaking up political map

The county registrar released its latest candidates list, showing that Desmond — who had been running for another seat — pulled papers for the 48th District.

Darrell Issa won't seek re-election, endorses Jim Desmond for 48th District race

Long-time Republican Congressman Darrell Issa said he will not seek re-election for the 48th Congressional district and has endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to replace him as leader

Congressman Issa won't seek reelection in 48th District, endorses Desmond

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced Friday he was ending his reelection campaign and endorsing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, shaking up the race for California’s 48th District — recently redrawn under Proposition 50 to be more blue-leaning.

Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran

Republicans facing tough reelection fights in this year's midterms are backing President Trump's attacks on Iran, which are unpopular, according to recent polling.