








Republican candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-48 primary: first place
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Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleComputer software engineer
PartyRepublican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundComputer software engineer
Notable personal detailsKevin Patrick O'Neil is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California's 48th Congressional District (2026 election cycle). His ballot designation is computer software engineer. He has run a campaign focused on technology and civil-liberties-related issues.
Kevin O'Neil is in the news because he was one of the Republican candidates competing in California's 48th Congressional District primary. Recent reports say the top two finishers were projected to advance, with Jim Desmond and Democrat Marni von Wilpert emerging as the likely finalists. The race has drawn attention because the district was redrawn and could affect control of the U.S. House, but O'Neil was not among the projected advance candidates.
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Kevin O'Neil currently averages 9.8%, ranking third in this race, 2.0 points behind the next candidate.
Average recalculated from polls through May 8 - 14.








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