Issa announces re-election bid in California, not Texas: Campaign Round-Up on Thursday, 12.4.25

Heres a summary of the latest developments in U.S. political campaigns:

• Contrary to earlier speculation that Republican Congressman Darrell Issa might leave California to pursue a seat in Texas, he has announced he will seek re-election in his California district in 2026, according to Fox News.
• In Texas, Rep. Henry Cuellar addressed rumors about potentially switching parties following a pardon from Donald Trump. He confirmed he will run again as a conservative Democrat.
• Georgias Roswell saw Democrat Mary Robichaux defeat sitting Republican Mayor Kurt Wilson, who had the support of Governor Brian Kemp, to win the mayoral position.
• Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate next year and will instead campaign for re-election. Senator Ed Markey, meanwhile, faces a primary challenge from fellow Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton.
• Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey suffered a significant loss in Jersey Citys mayoral contest, losing to local councilman James Solomon. Both were Democratic candidates.
• In Kentucky, Democrat Charles Booker launched a U.S. Senate campaign following two unsuccessful statewide bids. He aims to compete for the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Senator Mitch McConnell.
• Chicago-area politics saw a shake-up after Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcias retirement announcement. His chief of staff, Patty Garcia, now faces competition from Mayra Macas, a long-time Democrat and Latino advocacy activist, who is entering the race as an independent.
• MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, known for promoting conspiracy theories, submitted paperwork this week to run for governor of Minnesota in 2026 as a Republican, should he proceed with his campaign.

Author: Sophia Brooks