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'''Darrell E. Issa''' (pronounced "EYE-suh", born November 1, 1953) is a U.S. Representative from [[California]]'s 50th congressional district and a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Issa previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2019, representing two districts 49th and very shortly the 48th, primarily covering North County in the San Diego area, most recently California's 49th congressional district. From January 2011 to January 2015, Issa served as Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and also served on the House Judiciary Committee. After serving in the [[United States Army]], he graduated from Sienna Heights University in [[Michigan]] with an [[ROTC]] scholarship. He would go on to launch a car-alarm business, Directed Electronics Incorporated, which went on to become the largest manufacturer of vehicle security systems in the United States. He became active in the technology-industry, and served as chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association. Issa's company earned him a fortune of $200 million. Issa, was once the wealthiest member of Congress.

'''Darrell E. Issa''' (pronounced "EYE-suh", born November 1, 1953) is a U.S. Representative from [[California]]'s 50th congressional district and a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Issa previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2019, representing two districts 49th and very shortly the 48th, primarily covering North County in the San Diego area, most recently California's 49th congressional district. From January 2011 to January 2015, Issa served as Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and also served on the House Judiciary Committee. After serving in the [[United States Army]], he graduated from Sienna Heights University in [[Michigan]] with an [[ROTC]] scholarship. He would go on to launch a car-alarm business, Directed Electronics Incorporated, which went on to become the largest manufacturer of vehicle security systems in the United States. He became active in the technology-industry, and served as chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association. Issa's company earned him a fortune of $200 million. Issa was once the wealthiest member of Congress.

Issa first entered politics in 1998 when he unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination to challenge [[Democrat]]ic Senator [[Barbara Boxer]]. However, Issa was elected the [[Congress]] in California's 49th district in 2000, upon the retirement of nine-term incumbent Ron Packard. He was easily reelected ever since but did not run again the 2018 elections.  

Issa first entered politics in 1998 when he unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination to challenge [[Democrat]]ic Senator [[Barbara Boxer]]. However, Issa was elected the [[Congress]] in California's 49th district in 2000, upon the retirement of nine-term incumbent Ron Packard. He was easily reelected ever since but did not run in the 2018 elections. The next time he ran and was elected was in 2020.

In 2003, Issa contributed over $1.6 million to a signature-gathering drive for a petition to recall Governor [[Gray Davis]].

In 2003, Issa contributed over $1.6 million to a signature-gathering drive for a petition to recall Governor [[Gray Davis]].

In 2008, Issa defeated a Democrat, Robert Hamilton. Another opponent, [[Frank Ford]], the founder of Arrowhead Mills, a natural foods wholesaler, withdrew from the congressional race because of health issues.

In 2008, Issa defeated a Democrat, Robert Hamilton. Another opponent, [[Frank Ford]], the founder of Arrowhead Mills, a natural foods wholesaler, withdrew from the congressional race because of health issues.