Jim Desmond
Lost the 2026 race for California's 48th District.
- Last margin
- −18.8
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- On the ballot as
- San Diego County supervisor from the 5th district (2019–present) (previously ran in the 49th district)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Desmond has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Desmond won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California's 48th District | General | Lost | Marni von Wilpert (D) | 40.6% | D+18.8 | $3.2M | D+3.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Desmond’s campaign fundraising, and outside money in Desmond’s races this cycle.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $3.2M
- Outside, for Desmond
- $244.4K
- Outside, against Desmond
- $5.9M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| DESMOND FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Polls of Desmond’s races
The 2026 general average had Desmond behind by 9.0; Desmond lost by 18.8.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 polls | D+9.0 | D+18.8 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Desmond has run against
- Marni von Wilpert (D) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- California's 48th District · lean D+4.1 · 192nd most Democratic of 435
FEC H6CA49128 · Wikidata Q16728515
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET