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Jim Desmond

RSan Diego County Supervisor, District 5

Advanced from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary as the leading Republican candidate.

Jim Desmond is the Republican candidate for the open 48th District seat. He is a San Diego County supervisor and U.S. Navy veteran.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • Lowering the cost of living in California by cutting taxes, reducing regulation and easing insurance and energy costs.[4]
  • Addressing homelessness through treatment-first programs for addiction and mental illness rather than temporary shelters alone.[4]

Background

  • Born in Illinois; served in the U.S. Navy and earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University.[3]
  • Serves as a San Diego County supervisor.[1]

Campaign money

Raised $2.3M · spent $1.0M · $1.2M cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Campaign website ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Marni von Wilpert · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Marni von Wilpert · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 3.Jim Desmond · Ballotpedia Reference
  3. 4.Jim Desmond campaign website, quoted on Ballotpedia · Jim Desmond for Congress (via Ballotpedia) Candidate's own words