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Democrat Marni von Wilpert and Republican Jim Desmond come out on top for Issa seat

Desmond led the field in the 48th District primary and will face Marni von Wilpert in November.

Democrat Marni von Wilpert and Republican Jim Desmond come out on top for Issa seat
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Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond emerged as the front-runners in California’s 48th Congressional District primary and will face off in November for the seat represented by Darrell Issa. The race could affect Democratic hopes of retaking the House.

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Donald Trump
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Darrell Issa
R · CA-48

Representative whose seat is open

ALSO MENTIONED  Barbara Boxer, Former senator whose endorsement was among Von Wilpert’s endorsements

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Jim Desmond and Marni von Wilpert Advance in 48th District Primary

Jim Desmond and Marni von Wilpert led early returns in California’s 48th District primary and were set to advance to the general election. Center outlets treat the story primarily as an early-results update, with some also emphasizing the race’s potential significance for control of the House.

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