Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas

"Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced Thursday that he would run for reelection next year in his San Diego area district instead of moving to Texas to run in friendly GOP territory. The announcement follows speculation that Issa was considering relocating to the red state because of Gov. Gavin Newsom's successful campaign to redraw California voting districts in favor Democratic candidates. "I believe that the people of San Diego County, who have elected me so many times will, in fact, regardless of registration, vote for me," Issa told the Fox affiliate in San Diego Thursday. "I think I can hold this seat in spite of the governor's gerrymandering and you know, my intention is to stay right where I am.""

"Issa acknowledged that Texans urged him to run for a seat there, but that California is his home, where he raised his family and where his mother and three granddaughters live. "This is my home, and I'm going to fight for it," he said. Issa, 72, is among the wealthiest members of Congress. The high-school dropout and Army veteran made his fortune by purchasing a struggling electronics business in 1980 and transforming it into the Viper car-alarm system, with Issa's voice warning potential thieves to "stand back." The Bonsall resident has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 years, representing various San Diego-area districts. He headed the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee during high-profile investigations of the Obama administration."

Rep. Darrell Issa announced he will seek reelection in his San Diego-area congressional district rather than relocate to Texas for a safer Republican seat. California voters approved Proposition 50, moving his formerly solid Republican district toward Democrats. Issa said he believes San Diego voters will support him regardless of party registration and vowed to remain and fight for his home. Texans urged him to run there, but family ties kept him in California. Issa is 72, a wealthy former businessman and Army veteran with 22 years in the House and a record leading oversight investigations. He faces multiple Democratic challengers and limited GOP financial backing.

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