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California 48th District · House

Marni von Wilpert (D)vsJim Desmond (R)

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Oct 14, 2026

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Leans Wilpert. Still competitive.

Forecasters: Lean D · $825k vs $1.2M cash on hand

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Marni von Wilpert

Democrat

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Jim Desmond

Republican

War Chest (FEC)

Wilpert

$825k

Desmond

$1.2M

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookLikely D

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoLean D

Inside ElectionsIELean D

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