California District 48 House Election 2026
Open: Darrell Issa (R) is not running. Cook Political Report rating: Lean D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
New map for 2026 (Proposition 50). Top-two system: the two leading primary finishers advance regardless of party.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Marni von Wilpert | Democratic |
| Jim Desmond | Republican |
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
Candidates checked October 12, 2026; Cook ratings as of October 9, 2026.