Republican Desmond to Face-Off Against Democrat Wilpert in Redrawn San Diego District

The 48th district was redrawn to favor Democrats.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond at a news conference in Carlsbad, Calif., on April 15, 2024. Courtesy of Miles Himmel

Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond will face Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego city councilor, in the general election for the newly drawn district in Southern California.

Trump-endorsed Desmond received 41 percent of the vote, and Wilpert, who is backed by labor unions, received 19.5 percent, with 58 percent reporting.