Statement by Congressman Darrell Issa on California Redistricting

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued the following statement:  

“California is my home. And it’s worth fighting for. I know how many of my friends and constituents feel about tonight’s election results and the unprecedented purely partisan campaign that pitted neighbor against neighbor and divided the state as never before. It was difficult to watch as Gavin Newsom and Sacramento’s special interests set about shredding the state constitution, disenfranchising millions of Californians solely because of how they vote, and delivering what they know is an undeserved advantage to Democrats.

“But here’s something Newsom and his cronies don’t know: It won’t work. The worst gerrymander in history has a fatal flaw. Voters get to pick their representatives. Not the other way around.

“I’m not going anywhere. I’ll continue to represent the people of California — regardless of their party or where they live.

“I’m not quitting on California. And neither should anyone else.”

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