Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond Compete in California's 48th District

• Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego City Councilmember, is running for Congress in California’s 48th District.
• She is competing against Republican Jim Desmond, a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
• The 48th District is one of three swing districts in California following last year’s redistricting.
• Both candidates are adhering to conventional centrist platforms in their campaigns.
• The race is closely watched as it reflects a return to pre-Trump era politics.