SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — As the race for California's 48th Congressional District heats up, the top two candidates are receiving additional support from national political organizers.
On Thursday afternoon, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced that Democratic Candidate Marni von Wilpert had been added to the committee's "Red and Blue" program, which provides candidates with organizational and fundraising support.
The DCCC released the following statement.
Marni von Wilpert has spent her career taking on powerful interests, standing up for working people, and delivering results. She has never backed down from a tough fight, and she’ll bring that same determination to defeating MAGA extremist Jim Desmond, who has embraced the worst of Donald Trump’s agenda while shrugging off the rising costs and challenges facing Southern California families. Marni is poised to flip this critical seat in November, and put an end to GOP chaos and corruption in Washington.
After the June 2 Primary, the National Republican Congressional Committee released a statement regarding Jim Desmond, who is facing von Wilpert. Desmond has been added to the NRCC's "MAGA Majority Program", which also provides resources to candidates.
San Diego families know and trust President Trump-endorsed Jim Desmond because he has spent his career delivering common sense solutions, protecting taxpayers, and putting his community first. Desmond has a proven record of service and the leadership needed to take on the radical agenda hurting California families while delivering real results in Washington.
2026 marks the first election in the 48th Congressional District since California voters approved a proposition to redraw the district.
Proposition 50 was passed after Republicans in Texas redrew their congressional map, a move that California leaders said was designed to favor Republicans.
The passage of Prop 50 increases Democrats' chances of winning an additional five U.S. House seats in the state in November.
