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RepublicanRunning for CA-48 U.S. House · 2026
Darrell Issa
Darrell Edward Issa is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 48th congressional district. He represented the 50th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2019, representing two districts primarily covering North County in the San Diego area: first the 48th district for one term and then the 49th district for eight terms. From January 2011 to January 2015, he chaired the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Born 1953 · Cleveland , Ohio , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04
Former U.S. representative and businessman Darrell Issa is running for California's 48th congressional district. He previously served in the House from 2001 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2023, chairing the Oversight Committee from 2011 to 2015. In current polling, he leads with approximately 41% support versus his opponent's roughly 16%. Prediction markets suggest roughly a 10% win probability. He has raised about $1.8 million.
41.4%
Polling average
our aggregate
14%
Win probability
market-implied
+2
Net favorability
latest public poll
$1.8M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Issa's money comes from.
C+
52/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — pac independence is the watch item.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance44
22% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
34% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding65
35% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Issa did in office.
MeasureYearAction
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-137.
2023
Became law
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-11.
2023
Became law
Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act
Became Public Law No: 115-332.
2017
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1103 USPS Building 1103 in Camp Pendl
Became Public Law No: 114-166.
2015
Became law
Smart Savings Act
Became Public Law No: 113-255.
2014
Became law
Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-188.
2014
Became law
To amend the Act entitled "An Act to regulate the height of buildings in the District of Columbia" to clarify
Became Public Law No: 113-103.
2014
Became law
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Issa votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Issa
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
74
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 586 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
97%voted with Republicans · 3% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2001United States representative
2001–2019
2021United States representative
since 2021
Public favorability
12%
Favorable
10%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
10% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,340 U.S. ADULTS
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$1.8M
Raised
$693k
Spent
$2.8M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
22% small (<$200)44% large indiv.34% PAC
65% in-state · 35% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Race
The contest Issa is running in.
CA · HOUSE · 2026safe r
Issa (R) vs Ammar Campa-Najjar (D)
41.4%+25.2 Issa16.2%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Issa and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,340 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Republican · CA-48 U.S. House
Darrell Issa
Darrell Edward Issa is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 48th congressional district. He represented the 50th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2019, representing two districts primarily covering North County in the San Diego area: first the 48th district for one term and then the 49th district for eight terms. From January 2011 to January 2015, he chaired the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Where Issa standsRace →
Issa 41.4%Ammar Campa-Najjar 16.2%
Market · wins
14¢
+2 net fav
41.4%
Poll avg
14%
Win prob
+2
Net fav
$1.8M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04Former U.S. representative and businessman Darrell Issa is running for California's 48th congressional district. He previously served in the House from 2001 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2023, chairing the Oversight Committee from 2011 to 2015. In current polling, he leads with approximately 41% support versus his opponent's roughly 16%. Prediction markets suggest roughly a 10% win probability. He has raised about $1.8 million.
Governing & voting record
No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023
2023 · BECAME LAW
Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023
2023 · BECAME LAW
Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act
2017 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1103 USPS Building 1103 in Camp Pendl
2015 · BECAME LAW
Smart Savings Act
2014 · BECAME LAW
Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014
2014 · BECAME LAW
To amend the Act entitled "An Act to regulate the height of buildings in the District of Columbia" to clarify
2014 · BECAME LAW
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2001United States representative
2001–2019
2021United States representative
since 2021
Public favorability
12%
Favorable
10%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
10% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,340 U.S. ADULTS
Independence scorecard
Who Issa's money comes from.
C+
52/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — pac independence is the watch item.
2 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance44
22% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
34% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding65
35% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Issa votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Issa
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
74
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 586 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
97%voted with Republicans · 3% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$1.8M
Raised
$693k
Spent
$2.8M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
22% small (<$200)44% large indiv.34% PAC
65% in-state · 35% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,340 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)