👤 About Jim Desmond
Jim Desmond is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 48 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DESMOND FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IRVINE, CA, with SLATER, JEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.2M raised, $2.5M spent, and $718K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.4M from individuals and $328K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $3K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$3.2M
Cash on hand$718K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 48
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Republican · $3.2M raised
23 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Jim Desmond
Republican · Open seat
Running for: California House District 48
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
Jim Desmond is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 48 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DESMOND FOR CONGRESS, is registered in IRVINE, CA, with SLATER, JEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.2M raised, $2.5M spent, and $718K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $2.4M from individuals and $328K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $3K 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 IDH6CA49128
OfficeCalifornia House District 48
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 48
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.