Darrell Issa won’t seek re-election to Congress
The announcement signals the end of a chapter that began with Issa, R-Vista, entering
"Throughout my service, I worked hard and never lost sight of the people our government is supposed to serve," Issa, 64, said in a statement Wednesday. "Yet with the support of my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in
"I am forever grateful to the people of
There are at least 19 members of
His looming retirement throws the race for
There are four
Assemblyman Rocky Chávez, R-
"It's time we come together and focus on progress, not partisan politics and gridlock," Chávez said in a statement announcing his decision. "We need to celebrate what unites us, not what divides us.
Former
"In the 49th district,
An Army-veteran-turned-businessman who amassed a fortune that made him one of the wealthiest members of
"
Issa rose to national prominence when he was the chairman of the oversight committee, a leadership position he used to investigate the
Revered by conservatives,
"As evidenced by his work as oversight chairman, Congressman
He remains on the Oversight Committee and also belongs to the Foreign Affairs and the
Issa's Vista field office has seen weekly protests organized largely by grassroots volunteers. Many are worried that a Republican president and
"I can't think about a better last rally except for the one today at noon, when we are going to celebrate," she said by telephone.
Montanari wasn't previously involved in politics, but became increasingly concerned after Trump was elected. She wanted to make sure that
"He's condescending, he's arrogant, he's nasty. He bullied me as recently as two weeks ago," she said.
With her anti-Issa efforts are coming to an end, Montanari said she'll work to get a Democrat elected to the seat.
The district runs from
Since 2016 Issa has increased his presence in his district, holding numerous townhall meetings before packed crowds.
Here is the full statement from Issa:
"Two decades ago, when I stepped away from the business I'd built to enter public service, I never could have imagined that a long-shot bid for
From the first successful recall of a sitting Governor in
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
Most humbling for me -- and for anyone who represents this area -- has been the special privilege of representing the
While my service to
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