Jim Desmond

Republican · U.S. House, District 48, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Jim Desmond

Republican · Candidate for U.S. House, District 48, California

Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “San Diego County Supervisor” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).

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Also running: Marni von Wilpert (D)

Where Desmond stands

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Housing

Housing

I want to be able to produce more housing, with this next generation or younger generation is being shut out of being able to afford a home or even have hope of having a home or a family here,
Original: 10news.com/news/local-news/america-votes/jim-desmond-and-marni-von-wilpert-battle-for-control-of-newly-redrawn-48th-congressional-district-seat (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Elections, ethics & government

Elections, ethics & government

I'm not going to be a rubber stamp to the president or the party. I've always been independent, even as a county supervisor and a mayor,
Original: 10news.com/news/local-news/america-votes/jim-desmond-and-marni-von-wilpert-battle-for-control-of-newly-redrawn-48th-congressional-district-seat (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Voting record

Jim Desmond is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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