Jim Desmond
24H0%Desmond is first in the latest CA-48 primary poll with 25%, but Ferguson Porter leads the odds to win the race.
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Desmond is first in the latest CA-48 primary poll with 25%, but Ferguson Porter leads the odds to win the race.
Outside spending is ramping up in CA-48, with at least $7.5 million flowing in ahead of the June 2 primary and much of it focused on Democrats Ammar Campa-Najjar and Marni von Wilpert. Recent coverage says Republican Jim Desmond leads early polling in the crowded field. The race is widely framed as a fight over which candidates secure the top positions coming out of the primary. Desmond being described as leading early polling could support his chances to finish first, but heavy outside spending on Campa-Najjar and von Wilpert may shift the top spot and adds uncertainty.
California's 48th District flipped from Republican stronghold to Democratic-leaning territory after redistricting, setting up a race that could determine control of Congress and challenge President Trump.
Outside groups, some of them funded by billionaires, have pledged to spend at least $2.7 million ahead of a heated primary for the 48th Congressional District.
Wild swings on positions and controversial online posts follow the candidate, who remains a leading Democrat running for Congress.
Records show the unprecedented taking of 650,000 ballots was based on thin evidence, raising alarms over how the November election could be disrupted.
Did you know that Schaefer is a “recognized constitutional scholar nationally”and that he once charmed Margaret Thatcher with a poker chip?
Seven states have adopted new maps since last summer, as the simmering redistricting war between Democrats and Republicans continues.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Darrell Issa
Darrell Issa endorsed Jim Desmond for U.S. House in California's 48th District.
Darrell Issa
Darrell Issa endorsed Jim Desmond to succeed him in California's 48th Congressional District.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
California Teachers Association endorsed Marni von Wilpert for U.S. House in California's 48th District (2026).
B. RikerBrandon RikerJ. DesmondJim DesmondA. Campa-NajjarAmmar Campa-Najjar
M. WilpertMarni von Wilpert
A. ChavezAbel ChavezF. PorterFerguson Porter
C. ContrerasCorinna ContrerasSource: FEC
