Marni von Wilpert, 2026 California 48th District House Democratic candidate
Marni von Wilpert
DEMOCRATIC
San Diego City Council
2020 – Present
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2026 California 48th District House Polls

Jim Desmond, 2026 California 48th District House Republican candidate
Jim Desmond
REPUBLICAN
San Diego County Supervisor
2019 – Present

2026 California 48th District House Polling Average:

Aggregate of all polls released for California's 48th congressional district House election between Democrat Marni von Wilpert and Republican Jim Desmond. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
House
District
CA-48
Democratic candidate
Marni von Wilpert
Republican candidate
Jim Desmond
Incumbent / open seat
Open seat
Polling average
42.8% D / 43.8% R
Polling average margin
R +1.0
Last updated
12:00 AM on September 1, 2026
Polls included
1
Latest poll
SurveyUSA (D) — September 1, 2026

California 48th District House Polling Trend

2026 California 48th district House Polling Average

Jim Desmond leads Marni von Wilpert by 1.0% in the Pollsmax polling average for the 2026 California 48th district House election, 43.8% to 42.8%. The average currently aggregates results from 1 poll. According to the latest California 48th district House poll, conducted by SurveyUSA (D) on September 1, Wilpert leads Desmond 45% to 42%.

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Latest California 48th District House Polls

Pollster
Date
Sample
Jim Desmond
Marni von Wilpert
Margin
SurveyUSA (D)
September 1, 2026
522 LV
42%
45%
D +3.0

About the Pollsmax Polling Average

Pollsmax creates a time-weighted and partisanship-adjusted polling average from an aggregate of all polls conducted for the general election. See the polling methodology to learn more about how polls are standardized and weighted.