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Marni von Wilpert
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 48th District
$5,333
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
Marni von Wilpert is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 48th District, against Jim Desmond (R). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $5,333 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Marni von Wilpert’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Marni von Wilpert’s campaign has raised $4,966,576 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $659,136 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$3,879,385
- PACs and other committees$802,872
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$274,760
- Other$4,221
- Political party committees$3,363
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,975
From donors who gave over $200: $1,354,631 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 69% from California, 31% from other states. Top states: California $936,074 (69%), New York $94,337 (7%), Massachusetts $63,989 (5%), District of Columbia $47,823 (4%), Texas $33,550 (2%). About 1,300 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6CA48310 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$136,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016. Not shown: $333 in outside spending by DMFI PAC backing them, not money given to the campaign.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
| JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
| DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $333 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (5)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $167 | FEC filing (Mar 13, 2026) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $167 | FEC filing (Mar 20, 2026) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Mar 30, 2026) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,500 | FEC filing (Jun 29, 2026) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Aug 24, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Marni von Wilpert (Democratic); Jim Desmond (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Darrell Issa (R)
- Rating: Likely DAverage of 7; Solid D to Tilt D
- California 48th District 2026: who’s running
- Every California race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in California
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10, or dropped off by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in California
- Check your registration on California’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for California
Ballots already cast in California: 3,160,419 (mail ballots returned and in-person ballots cast, as of Oct 24; California Secretary of State): 28% of 2022 midterm turnout in California (11,146,620) · 14% of registered voters in California
About Marni von Wilpert
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Marni von Wilpert quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- San Diego City Councilmember. · marnivonwilpert.com (source for San Diego City Councilmember.) (archived copy of the source for San Diego City Councilmember.)
- Former civil prosecutor in the San Diego City Attorney's Office. · marnivonwilpert.com (source for Former civil prosecutor in the San Diego City Attorney's Office.) (archived copy of the source for Former civil prosecutor in the San Diego City Attorney's Office.)
- Counsel on the House Education and Labor Committee. · marnivonwilpert.com (source for Counsel on the House Education and Labor Committee.) (archived copy of the source for Counsel on the House Education and Labor Committee.)
Endorsements
- EMILYs List · emilyslist.org (source for the EMILYs List endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the EMILYs List endorsement)
- Human Rights Campaign PAC · hrc.org (source for the Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsement)
- New Politics · newpolitics.org (source for the New Politics endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the New Politics endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at marnivonwilpert.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “overturn Citizens United to get dark money out of our elections.” marnivonwilpert.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Marni will fight to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, and include a public option that gives families more affordable choices.” marnivonwilpert.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “In Congress, she will finish the work she started as counsel to the House Education and Labor Committee by passing the PRO Act to strengthen workers’ rights to organize, bargain, and earn higher wages.” marnivonwilpert.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “She supports meaningful reform that keeps our borders secure and provides legal pathways to citizenship for hardworking long-term residents and Dreamers who have grown up here as Americans.” marnivonwilpert.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Marni will cut red tape and make it easier to build more affordable housing to make sure people can live closer to where they work.” marnivonwilpert.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Marni von Wilpert has used:
Photo of Marni von Wilpert: City of San Diego (photo of Marni von Wilpert), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Marni von Wilpert been backed by AIPAC?
No. Marni von Wilpert has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed Marni von Wilpert with $5,333 (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Marni von Wilpert had?
$5,333 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.