Republican Jim Desmond Leads Congressional Race in San Diego

One poll shows Desmond with a 19-point lead.

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond attends the CAGOP convention in Sacramento, Calif., on March 15, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

A Trump-endorsed Republican who fought hard against the Biden-era border crisis and its impact on San Diego is leading the race for California’s 48th Congressional District.

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond is well ahead in polls in the state’s June 2 jungle primary election.