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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-48
Marni von Wilpert
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Hold ICE Accountable
- Clean Up Corruption and Defend Our Democracy
- Protect Affordable Healthcare and Social Security
About Marni von Wilpert
Marni von Wilpert is an attorney who worked on workers' rights during the Obama administration and previously served as a prosecutor, per her campaign site. She currently serves on the San Diego City Council representing District 5, per KPBS, and is a Democratic candidate for California's 48th Congressional District.
Jim Desmond
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
About Jim Desmond
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.
About this race
California's 48th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.