Jim Desmond Archives - Times of San Diego

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Mike Johnson campaigns in California for Trump-backed Jim Desmond as Democrats target district

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego Sept. 30, 2026, 2:12 p.m.Sept. 30, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

Desmond aligned himself with MAGA Republicans after joining the race to take over a redistricted Congressional seat. President Trump has endorsed him.

County supervisors approve $5.8 million plan to address border sewage

by City News Service Sept. 1, 2026, 4:34 p.m.Sept. 2, 2026, 9:58 a.m.

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National Democratic committee boosts Von Wilpert as she shifts focus to Desmond in 48th District House race

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 4, 2026, 6:20 p.m.June 4, 2026, 6:23 p.m.

Local elected Democrats endorse Marni von Wilpert for 48th District

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026, 2:57 p.m.June 3, 2026, 4:18 p.m.

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Desmond, von Wilpert to face off in redrawn CA-48 that could decide control of Congress

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego June 2, 2026, 8:57 p.m.June 3, 2026, 12:32 p.m.

San Diego’s gerrymandered CA-48 could decide control of the House. Will Democrats blow it?

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego May 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 29, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

President Trump endorses Jim Desmond in race to follow Darrell Issa in Congress

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026, 2:33 p.m.April 14, 2026, 2:34 p.m.