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California District 48 race: Von Wilpert vs. Desmond

Von Wilpert and Desmond are identified as the candidates in the California Congressional District 48 race.

San Diego County California DeskOctober 2, 2026
California District 48 race: Von Wilpert vs. Desmond

Key takeaways

  • Von Wilpert and Desmond are the two candidates identified in the race.
  • The contest is for California’s Congressional District 48.
  • No party affiliation or policy position is assigned to either candidate here.

The race

Von Wilpert and Desmond are the two candidates identified for California’s Congressional District 48 race.

The candidates

Von Wilpert is one of the candidates in the contest. Desmond is the other candidate. No party affiliations, campaign platforms or policy positions are stated here, so none are assigned to either candidate.

What voters should know

The contest concerns a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 48th Congressional District. The race is presented as a two-candidate contest between Von Wilpert and Desmond.

Voters should use official election information for details about registration, voting methods, ballot deadlines and polling locations. Candidate campaigns and official election records are the appropriate places to check statements about platforms, endorsements and qualifications.

The bottom line

The candidates named in the race are Von Wilpert and Desmond. This guide identifies the contest without taking a position on either candidate.

What to watch

  • Official election dates and filing information.
  • Candidate statements about platforms and qualifications.
  • Voter registration, ballot and polling-place deadlines.

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