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Jim Desmond

Jim Desmond

Republican · California · 2026

Running for U.S. House, CA-48, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cost of Living: Lower taxes and reduce overregulation to make life more affordable
  • Homelessness: Treatment-first programs for addiction and mental illness
  • Secure Border: A safe, secure border and a legal immigration system that works
Biography

Jim Desmond is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired Delta Air Lines pilot with 33 years of service, per his campaign site. He is the former Mayor of San Marcos and current San Diego County Supervisor, per the same source.

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U.S. House, CA-48California · 2026

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