Marni von Wilpert
Candidate · U.S. House · California
Democrat · Challenger95%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatCalifornia, district 48
AgainstJim Desmond (R)
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingChallenger
BallotDirectory listing
Links
The district
CA-48 · California
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: San Diego City Councilwoman & Attorney.
The campaign · in their wordsmarnivonwilpert.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1 · campaign site
HOLD ICE ACCOUNTABLE
“That's why she is leading the fight against ICE's terror tactics and un-American, unconstitutional attacks on our community.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
CLEAN UP CORRUPTION AND DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY
“Marni will crack down on corruption by banning members of Congress from trading stocks and using their positions for personal gain.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
PROTECT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY
“Marni will fight to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, and include a public option that gives families more affordable choices.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 15 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 11 statements
Left
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · California House, district 48 · 7 days out
Marni von WilpertDemocrat · challenger · Left 30 from statements95%
Jim DesmondRepublican · challenger · Right 35 from statements5%3035
65 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$4.5M
Raised
$3.5M
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$2.8M
Itemized · 80% of individual
2,615
Named donors
67%
Itemized from California
By occupation
$1.2M
$333k
$311k
$46k
$44k
By state
$1.9M
$201k
$120k
$85k
$57k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“strengthening red flag laws”
“requiring universal background checks”
“including banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines”
On the ballot with them · California, Nov 3, 2026
CA Governor · open seat
Xavier Becerra (D) · 96%
vs. Steve Hilton (R) · 4%
CA-1
Mike McGuire (D) · 97%
vs. James Gallagher (R) · 6%
CA-2
Jared Huffman (D) · 98%
vs. Robin Littau (R) · <1%
CA-3
Ami Bera (D) · 95%
vs. Robb Tucker (R) · 3%
CA-4
Mike Thompson (D) · 71%
vs. Eric Jones (D) · 32%
CA-5
Tom McClintock (R) · 93%
vs. Michael Masuda (D) · 7%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Marni von Wilpert
Candidate · U.S. House · California
Democrat · Challenger95%
Party to win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Desmond (R)
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1
HOLD ICE ACCOUNTABLE
“That's why she is leading the fight against ICE's terror tactics and un-American, unconstitutional attacks on our community.”
Plank 2
CLEAN UP CORRUPTION AND DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY
“Marni will crack down on corruption by banning members of Congress from trading stocks and using their positions for personal gain.”
Plank 3
PROTECT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY
“Marni will fight to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, and include a public option that gives families more affordable choices.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · marnivonwilpert.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
GunsLeft 50
Left, 50 points from center
Health careLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
ImmigrationLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Budget and taxesLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Civil rightsLeft 33
Left, 33 points from center
Energy and landLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Foreign policyLeft 23
Left, 23 points from center
Federal powerLeft 23
Left, 23 points from center
Crime and justiceL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
EducationL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
Housing and techL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
The race · CA-48 · 7 days out
Marni von WilpertDemocrat · challenger · Left 30 from statements95%Jim DesmondRepublican · challenger · Right 35 from statements5%3035
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 80% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“strengthening red flag laws”
“requiring universal background checks”
“including banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines”
On the ballot with them · California
CA Governor · open seatBecerra (D) vs. Hilton (R)96% · 4%CA-1McGuire (D) vs. Gallagher (R)97% · 6%CA-2Huffman (D) vs. Littau (R)98% · <1%CA-3Bera (D) vs. Tucker (R)95% · 3%CA-4Thompson (D) vs. Jones (D)71% · 32%CA-5McClintock (R) vs. Masuda (D)93% · 7%
All 53 California races →Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll