Who won the California House District 48 election 2026?
Marni von Wilpert (Democratic) won the 2026 California House District 48 election with 59.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET. The seat changed party.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marni von Wilpert ✓ Winner | Democratic | 95,547 | 59.5% |
| Jim Desmond | Republican | 65,023 | 40.5% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET, with about 52% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the California state election office.