• Longtime California Republican considering Dallas-area seat if redistricting ruling goes against him
• Proposition 50 eliminated Issa’s San Diego-area district through Democratic gerrymander
• Congressman insists he will run again regardless of Supreme Court decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TDR) — Longtime Rep. Darrell Issa is reportedly considering a run for Congress in Texas if the Supreme Court upholds new district maps in California. The veteran Republican’s San Diego-area seat was eliminated under Proposition 50, the voter-approved redistricting measure championed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Issa Eyes Texas Congressional Run

Punchbowl News reported Monday that Issa was eyeing a seat near Dallas if the court ruling does not preserve his current district. The 71-year-old congressman has served in the House for more than two decades, representing various districts in San Diego’s North County region.

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In a recent statement, Issa insisted he would seek reelection regardless of the court’s decision. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll continue to represent the people of California — regardless of their party or where they live,” he told reporters.

The potential move to Texas would represent a dramatic shift for the wealthiest member of Congress, whose net worth exceeds $460 million from his automotive security business.

Proposition 50 Reshapes California Districts

California voters approved Proposition 50 in a November 4 special election by a margin of 64.4 percent. The measure replaced maps drawn by the state’s independent redistricting commission with new boundaries crafted by Democratic legislators.

“It was a game to try to rig the election — as if you could gerrymander California anymore.”

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House Speaker Mike Johnson denounced the measure as “a sign of desperation” by Democrats. The new maps could shift as many as five seats from Republican to Democratic control.

Legal Challenges Continue

The California Republican Party filed federal lawsuits challenging Proposition 50, alleging the maps violate the 14th and 15th Amendments by favoring Latino voters without constitutional justification. The Trump administration’s Department of Justice intervened as a plaintiff in November.

A three-judge panel in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California is expected to begin deliberations December 15. A verdict is anticipated by February 7, 2026, though appeals could push the matter to the Supreme Court.

Redistricting Battle Continues

The California fight emerged after Texas Republicans redrew their own congressional maps at President Trump’s urging. A federal court struck down Texas’s maps last month, finding substantial evidence of racial gerrymandering. Texas has appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court.

Issa previously chaired the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and briefly retired from Congress in 2018 before returning in 2020 to represent the 50th District.

Will the Supreme Court’s redistricting decisions force more lawmakers to seek seats outside their home states?

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