Von Wilpert Holds Commanding Lead over Desmond in Closely Watched 48th Congressional Race

Democrat Marni von Wilpert leads in 48th Congressional District race

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - Democrat Marni von Wilpert held an early lead over Republican Jim Desmond tonight in the race for the 48th U.S. House District.    Von Wilpert had 85,248 votes, or 59.4%, to Desmond's 58,385 votes, or 40.6%.   The winner will replace retiring Rep. Darrell Issa   The 48th District, spanning portions of

Von Wilpert holds commanding lead over Desmond in closely watched 48th congressional race

Democrats in California picked up Issa’s seat after the district was redrawn to stretch north from North County and deep into Riverside County.

Marni von Wilpert flips California House seat, bringing a personal health care fight to Congress

California voters have elected bisexual Democrat Marni von Wilpert to Congress, flipping a Republican-held seat for a civil rights attorney whose breast cancer diagnosis turned the debate over healthcare into a question about her own survival.The San Diego City Council member defeated Republican Jim Desmond in California’s 48th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, which called the race at 11:14 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday nigh…

Live election results: Marni von Wilpert takes early lead in 48th Congressional District race

Marni von Wilpert is running against Jim Desmond for California's 48th Congressional District.

CATCH UP QUICK: On Election Day, CA-48 Will Elect Marni von Wilpert

On Election Day, voters in California’s 48th Congressional District have a clear choice between Marni von Wilpert, who has spent her career fighting for working families and taking on powerful special interests, and Jim Desmond – who has Donald Trump’s “complete and total endorsement,” and it shows. Refresh your memory on Jim Desmond’s record:  IRAN […]

San Diego County's Dist. 48 congressional race could sway balance of power

Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Marni von Wilpert are vying to represent a region that has been the lone Republican-represented congressional district in San Diego County.