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Marni Von Wilpert

Democrat U.S. House · District 48 California Open Seat
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Marni Von Wilpert
Marni Von Wilpert is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 48 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MARNI VON WILPERT FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SAN MARCOS, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.2M raised, $1.3M spent, and $825K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.7M from individuals and $443K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $67K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.2M
Cash on hand$825K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 48
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Darrell Issa (incumbent)
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Abel Chavez
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Ammar Campa-Najjar
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Jim Desmond
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Cory Gautereaux
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Marc Iannarino
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Brian Nash
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Ferguson Porter
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Luis Fernando Reyna
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Brandon Riker
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Mike Schaefer
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John Thomas Schultz
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Whitney Shanahan
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Eric Shaw
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23 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Marni Von Wilpert
2026 candidate profile

Marni Von Wilpert

Democrat · Open seat
Running for: California House District 48
✓ Won 2026 primary
$2.2M
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Biography

Marni Von Wilpert is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 48 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MARNI VON WILPERT FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SAN MARCOS, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.2M raised, $1.3M spent, and $825K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.7M from individuals and $443K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $67K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH6CA48310
OfficeCalifornia House District 48
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 48

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
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Other Candidates in This Race (22)

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Darrell Issa
IncumbentR
AC
Abel Chavez
D$473K raised
AC
Ammar Campa-Najjar
D$5K raised
MW
Michael William Bucy
I
SC
Stephen Clemons
D
CC
Corinna Contreras
D
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