U.S. House, District 48 · California

Incumbent: Darrell Issa (Republican) · Open seat under the new district map
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 188,951 votes): Jim Desmond (Republican) 38.9% · Marni von Wilpert (Democratic) 20.8% · Ammar Campa-Najjar (Democratic) 10.6% · Kevin Patrick O'Neil (Republican) 6.9% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Where they stand: Desmond vs. von Wilpert

Desmond
von Wilpert

No congressional voting record for: Marni von Wilpert, Jim Desmond. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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