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WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins election to U.S. House in California's 48th Congressional District.

This is a Democratic flip.
November 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Democrat Marni von Wilpert flipped California’s 48th Congressional District, defeating Republican Jim Desmond.
November 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
DEM FLIP: Democrat Marni von Wilpert has defeated Republican Jim Desmond, flipping #CA48 blue.

As a member of the San Diego City Council, she’s ready to fight to lower costs, expand healthcare, and protect LGBTQ+ rights.

Congrats, Rep-elect von Wilpert!
November 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Democrat Marni von Wilpert has won the race for California’s 48th Congressional District, flipping the seat from red to blue.
November 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Decision Desk HQ projects Marni von Wilpert wins the CA US House 48 General Election

#DecisionMade: 11:14 PM EST

Follow live results here: votes.decisiondeskhq.com/races/2026-1...
November 4, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins California race for Issa's House seat #TheHill
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Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins California race for Issa’s House seat
twp.ai
November 4, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Great news out of Southern California! Marni will be fantastic
This community made me who I am. It’s an honor to be your voice in the United States Congress. 

Thank you, CA-48!
November 4, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Congratulations to Marni von Wilpert on her victory in California’s 48th Congressional District!

As a member of the San Diego City Council, Marni has a record of fighting for her community. California Democrats are proud to have supported her campaign and look forward to having her represent CA-48✊
November 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Meet Marni, the newest member of the spark* pr team! 👋

Marni is an award-winning video journalist and producer with the CBC. For more than 25 years, Marni has crafted compelling content that informs, educates, and influences the public and policymakers.
November 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Marni von Wilpert wins the California US House 48 General Election

+1 Dem Flip
November 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM
FLIP: Decision Desk HQ projects Marni von Wilpert wins the CA US House 48 General Election
November 4, 2026 at 4:32 AM
girl in ad: "I never remember what Baby Marni says, but I always feel so peaceful afterward!"
November 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Labor lawyer Marni von Wilpert wins Darrell Issa's vacated seat in California
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Unrig the economy for working people’: the California candidate who wrote updated labor laws
Marni von Wilpert helped draft Protecting the Right to Organize act, and now wants work toward implementing it
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2026 at 12:11 PM
More official flips -
Teresa Benitez-Thompson beat David Flippo, flipping #NV02
Marni Von Wilpert beat Jim Desmond, flipping #CA48
November 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
smiling mom: "Baby Marni always has a seat at our family dinner. And she always gets her favorite food!"

(pan across table set with Baby Marni seated at the head and everyone looking at her and laughing like she's just said the most hilarious joke)
November 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Palm Springs Gets New Congressional Representation as Marni von Wilpert Wins District 48
Palm Springs Gets New Congressional Representation as Marni von Wilpert Wins District 48
Marni von Wilpert wins California's 48th Congressional District, bringing new representation to Palm Springs and northern San Diego County.
pstribune.com
November 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Democrat Marni Von Wilpert projected to win race for newly redrawn 48th Congressional District seat. www.10news.com/news/local-n...
Marni von Wilpert projected to win race for newly redrawn 48th Congressional District seat, AP projects
Democrat Marni von Wilpert is the projected winner for California's 48th Congressional District seat.
www.10news.com
November 5, 2026 at 2:03 AM
BREAKING: San Diego City Council member Marni von Wilpert (D) is projected to win the race for California’s 48th Congressional District and take the reins from outgoing Rep. Darrell Issa (R), according to Decision Desk HQ.
Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins California race for Issa’s House seat
San Diego City Council member Marni von Wilpert (D) is projected to win the race for California’s 48th Congressional District and take the reins from outgoing Rep. Darrell Issa (R), according to De…
thehill.com
November 4, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Congratulations to Marni von Wilpert for Congress on flipping CA-48! We were proud to help recruit Marni into this race and stand by her through a hard-fought primary and general election. We can’t wait to see her fight for the people of CA-48!
November 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
November 4, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Bisexual Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins seat in Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social - buff.ly/P3ob6Hp
November 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Marni von Wilpert wins election to U.S. House in California's 48th Congressional District.

This is a Democratic flip.
November 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
These include Brian Poindexter (iron worker) Bob Brooks (PA firefighter union president), Marni von Wilpert (labor lawyer), Randy Villegas (UAW), Claire Valdez (UAW), Katy Padilla Stout (AFT), Chris Rabb (UAP), Richard Pan (AFSCME), Analilia Mejia (SEIU/Unite Here/UFCW) Donavan McKinney (SEIU)
In the House, at least 15 candidates with labor backgrounds won their seats, joining 22 incumbents with labor backgrounds who won
With James Talarico (TSEU) , Abdul El-Sayed (AAUP), and Troy Jackson (IUPAT, UAW, LIUNA, etc) wins, the US Senate has doubled the number of Senators who have worked union jobs (John Hickenlooper is a SAG member, Jacky Rosen was a culinary member, and Chuck Grassley was a machinist in the 50s)
November 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Go Marni!
November 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
BREAKING: With her win in CA-48, Marni von Wilpert becomes one of only a handful of out bisexual women to earn a seat in Congress! Equality California is proud to see Marni flip this seat into pro-equality hands and increase California’s LGBTQ+ representation in Washington! #Vote4Equality
November 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM