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Jim Desmond

Candidate for California 48th Congressional District · Republican

On the 2026 ballotCandidate · California 48th Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: California Secretary of State — Certified List of Candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election (certified 2026-08-27): United States Representative District 48 · read Aug 27, 2026

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The District

What California 48th Congressional District covers

Covers parts of San Diego County and Riverside County.

Map of California 48th Congressional District with 695 precincts

695 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "AB 604 Congressional Plan (2025)" (AB 604, Chapter 96, Statutes of 2025; made operative by Proposition 50 (Election Rigging Response Act), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections under Proposition 50 (approved Nov 4, 2025); Official file https://aelc.assembly.ca.gov/system/files/2025-08/ab604.zip

Results

Certified results for California 48th Congressional District

United States Representative District 48

2024 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
Darrell E. IssaRepublican213,62559.3%
Stephen HoulahanDemocratic146,66540.7%

Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database

United States Representative District 48

2022 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Darrell IssaRepublican155,17160.4%
Stephen HoulahanDemocratic101,90039.6%

Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database

United States Representative District 48

2020 General Election (precinct detail) · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Michelle SteelRepublican201,73851.1%
Harley RoudaDemocratic193,36248.9%

Certified — county Statements of Vote as compiled by the Statewide Database; contest totals compared with the California Secretary of State certified Statement of Vote · Statewide Database

Key Votes

The record

  • 26-537: Adopt a Resolution to Oppose Federal Medicaid Cuts and the Trump Administration’s Withholding of Medicaid Funding Owed to California — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 4-1 · meeting 2026-09-01 · action: adopted as amended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Sep 1, 2026 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 26-515: Ending County Facilities Use by ICE and CBP for Firearms Training — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2026-08-18 · action: adopted · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Aug 18, 2026 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 26-404: Certification Of Initiative Petition: Measure To Fund San Diego County Health & Safety Services — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2026-06-25 · action: adopted as amended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Jun 25, 2026 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 26-334: Adopting A Revised Resolution Of The Board Of Supervisors Proposing Amendments To The Charter Of The County Of San Diego Entitled “A Transparent, Accountable, Modern Coun — voted Yes

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-3 · meeting 2026-05-19 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — No; Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — No; Monica Montgomery Steppe — No; Jim Desmond — Aye

    May 19, 2026 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 26-220: Expanding Immigrant Legal Defense And Know Your Rights Resources Through A Partnership With The Mexican Consulate — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2026-04-21 · action: took action as recommended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Apr 21, 2026 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 26-098: Fighting The Rising Cost Of Living By Opposing New Taxes — abstained

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2026-02-10 · action: adopted as amended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — Abstain

    Feb 10, 2026 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-612: Supporting Lawsuits To Protect Planned Parenthood And Reproductive Health Access — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2025-11-18 · action: took action as recommended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Nov 18, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-573: Protecting Residential Rental Applicants And Tenants From Price Gouging And Fee Exploitation — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2025-11-04 · action: took action as recommended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Nov 4, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source
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  • 25-543: Establishing The Office Of The Inspector General — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2025-10-21 · action: took action as recommended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Oct 21, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-477: Support For The State’s Utility Affordability And Accountability Legislative Package — voted Yes

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 4-1 · meeting 2025-09-09 · action: took action as recommended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — Aye

    Sep 9, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-469: No Child Alone In Court: Expanding The Immigrant Legal Defense Program To Protect Unaccompanied Minors — voted Yes

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 4-1 · meeting 2025-09-09 · action: took action as recommended · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — Aye

    Sep 9, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-429: Reforming The County Reserve Policy To Protect Core Services And Vulnerable Communities From Federal Disinvestment — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-2 · meeting 2025-08-26 · action: adopted · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Aug 26, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-377: Protecting Small Businesses And Workers: Know Your Rights When Ice Arrives — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 4-1 · meeting 2025-07-22 · action: adopted · passed: yes Roll call: Paloma Aguirre — Aye; Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Jul 22, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-361: Responding To Potential Federal Impacts From The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” To Protect Food Security, Housing, And Healthcare And Waive Board Policy A-72 — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 3-1 · meeting 2025-06-24 · action: continued · passed: yes Roll call: Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Jun 24, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-309: Stop The Proposed State Gas Tax Increase — voted Yes

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2025-06-03 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — Abstain; Monica Montgomery Steppe — No; Jim Desmond — Aye

    Jun 3, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-240: Reforming The County Reserve Policy To Protect Core Services And Vulnerable Communities And Waive Board Policy A-72 — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2025-05-06 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Joel Anderson — Abstain; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    May 6, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-184: Climate Change Is Real And San Diego Is Fighting Back — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2025-04-22 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Joel Anderson — Not Present; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Apr 22, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-182: Ensuring Safe And Secure Elections Through Supporting The Use Of Voter Id In California Elections — voted Yes

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2025-04-22 · action: denied · passed: yes Roll call: Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — Abstain; Monica Montgomery Steppe — No; Jim Desmond — Aye

    Apr 22, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-119: Providing Federally Funded Program Recipients With A Notice Of Funding At Risk — voted NoClose vote

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-2 · meeting 2025-03-11 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Joel Anderson — No; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-115: Ending Super Sanctuary County Status By Repealing Board Policy L-2 — voted Yes

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2025-03-11 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Joel Anderson — Aye; Terra Lawson-Remer — Abstain; Monica Montgomery Steppe — No; Jim Desmond — Aye

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

  • 25-064: Support The Protection Of Women And Girls In Sports Act — voted No

    Board of Supervisors roll call · tally 2-1 (1 absent/abstain/not present) · meeting 2025-02-11 · action: denied · passed: Fail Roll call: Joel Anderson — Absent; Terra Lawson-Remer — Aye; Monica Montgomery Steppe — Aye; Jim Desmond — No

    Feb 11, 2025 · Official · County of San Diego Board of Supervisors — Legistar roll call · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$2,258,836cycle to date through Jun 30
Cash on Hand
$1,230,031cycle to date through Jun 30
Spent
$1,028,804cycle to date through Jun 30
Debts Owed
$7,170cycle to date through Jun 30
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • TARGETED VICTORY LLC · digital fundraising services$337.4K
  • DORSEE PRODUCTIONS · fundraising consulting commission$162.8K
  • RIVIERA LLC · printing & mailing costs$86.1K
  • EFUNDRAISING CONNECTIONS · credit card processing fees$53.8K
  • STACY DAVIS & ASSOCIATES · fundraising consulting services$51.3K

Campaign finance — DESMOND FOR CONGRESS: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Financial disclosure — Candidate report 2026

    Candidate report (2026), covering 01/01/2025–07/14/2026; filed 07/30/2026. Reports 25 assets; highest reported ranges: COREBRIDGE Annuity $500,001–$1,000,000; Wells Fargo - Gov Treasury - CD $100,001–$250,000; American Fds, Short-Term Bond Fund of America, Class F-2 Shs (SBFFX) $100,001–$250,000; American Funds Multi-Sector Income Fund Class F-2 (MIAYX) $100,001–$250,000; 21 others at or below $100,001–$250,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, County of San Diego $210,000.00; Salary, Northern County CA Transit District $1,500.00; Pension, DELTA/PBGC $89,000.00. Also: 3 positions listed (e.g. Board Member, San Diego Water Authority); 1 agreement(s).

    Jul 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Financial disclosure — Amendment 2025

    Amendment for 2025, covering 01/01/2024–01/15/2025; filed 07/30/2026. Reports 24 assets; highest reported ranges: COREBRIDGE Annuity $500,001–$1,000,000; Wells Fargo GOV Treasury $100,001–$250,000; American Fds, Short-Term Bond Fund of America, Class F-2 Shs (SBFFX) $100,001–$250,000; American Funds Multi-Sector Income Fund Class F-2 (MIAYX) $100,001–$250,000; 20 others at or below $100,001–$250,000. Liabilities: none disclosed. Earned income: Salary, County of San Diego $210,000.00; Salary, Northern County CA Transit District $1,500.00; Pension, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp $89,000.00. Also: 3 positions listed (e.g. Board Member, San Diego Water Authority); 1 agreement(s).

    Jul 30, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Campaign finance — DESMOND FOR CONGRESS: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

    Raised $2,258,835.81 this cycle · spent $1,028,804.49 · cash on hand $1,230,031.32 · debts owed by the committee $7,170.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $2,024,358.38 (90%); PACs and other political committees $145,099.00 (6%); Transfers from authorized committees $89,258.43 (4%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $340.8K; fundraising $226.8K; other $139.5K; direct mail $98.0K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $72.6K; polling $20.9K.

    Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Financial disclosure — Candidate report 2025

    Candidate report (2025), covering 01/01/2024–01/15/2025; filed 02/3/2025. Reports 10 assets; highest reported ranges: 401k $1,000,001–$5,000,000; Condo $1,000,001–$5,000,000; GOV TREASURY $1,000,001–$5,000,000; House $1,000,001–$5,000,000; 6 others at or below $500,001–$1,000,000. Liabilities: Moartgage (Flagstar, joint) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage (PHH, joint) $250,001–$500,000. Earned income: Salary, County of San Diego $210,000.00. Also: 3 positions listed (e.g. Board Member, San Diego Water Authority).

    Feb 3, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Jim

  • Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $400 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $57,218. Against: outside Google ads $46,680–$54,945; opponent campaign ads $1,000–$1,500; Snap $0; broadcast TV pending; FEC independent expenditures $877,200. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched — not yet counted. Meta not included.

    Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Google/YouTube ads — MARNI VON WILPERT FOR CONGRESS (opposing)

    MARNI VON WILPERT FOR CONGRESS — opposing this candidate (evidence: competing campaign). 1 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $1,000–$1,500 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 1 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Google/YouTube ads — HMP (opposing)

    HMP — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 6 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $46,680–$54,945 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 0 of them also linked to other candidates.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

  • Google/YouTube ads — DESMOND FOR CONGRESS (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (DESMOND FOR CONGRESS). 2 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $400 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).

    Jun 3, 2025 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $203,748 supporting, $3,970,346 opposing, across 43 reports.

  • HMPOpposing · $3,742,409

    31 reports, newest Oct 9, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • Health Care Saves LivesOpposing · $227,937

    3 reports, newest Oct 7, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Supporting · $134,302

    4 reports, newest Oct 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

  • CIVIC RENEWAL FUND INC.Supporting · $69,446

    5 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“we need a better immigration system that allows workers and people to come into our country where that doesn't take years. You know, it should be months or something like that.”
A recap of 2026 primary election nightJun 3, 2026 · Press · KPBS Midday Edition · source
“I want to go to Washington, D.C., to fix a few things. And things that are of interest to me in Southern California is that, you know, the cost of living and the young people being able to afford a house, you know, the American dream is slipping away.”
A recap of 2026 primary election nightJun 3, 2026 · Press · KPBS Midday Edition · source
“People are tired of taxes that climb every year while their paychecks stand still … They want to maintain a secure border. They're tired of working harder than ever and still wondering how they're going to afford to live in the place they call home.”
Desmond, Von Wilpert Advance To November Election In 48th Congressional District RaceJun 3, 2026 · Press · Patch (San Diego) · source
“This win belongs to the families who are sick of being taxed out of their own neighborhoods, to the small business owners hanging on, to the seniors stretching a fixed income further every month … They’re done being ignored by politicians who tax everything and listen to no one. They voted for a secure border, lower taxes, and a chance to actually afford the life they’ve worked for. I hear them, and I’m not going to forget it.”
Desmond leads 48th Congressional race, followed by von WilpertJun 3, 2026 · Press · The Coast News · source
“I feel really good, we worked very hard for the last 15 months in this race and I’m happy with the results, and we’re moving on to November”
Desmond, von Wilpert advance in pivotal CA-48Jun 2, 2026 · Press · Times of San Diego · source
“We’re going to win this race, bring common sense back to California and make this state affordable for working families again. The people deserve nothing less.”
Trump endorses Desmond in 48th Congressional District raceApr 15, 2026 · Press · NBC 7 San Diego · source
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“I’ve fought to keep taxes low, hold government accountable, and protect the quality of life that makes this region so special.”
The Desmond Statement on the 48th Congressional DistrictMar 9, 2026 · Press · SD Rostra · source
“I know this district — its families, its challenges, its potential — and I’ll fight every single day to make life more affordable, more safe, and more free.”
The Desmond Statement on the 48th Congressional DistrictMar 9, 2026 · Press · SD Rostra · source
“The young people who grew up in this district, who went to school here, who started their careers here, cannot afford to live here anymore.”
The Cost of Living Is Out of Control — I’m Running to Fix ItMar 8, 2026 · Press · North County Daily Star · source
“I will hold utility companies accountable for the rates they charge. I will make sure Big Tech data centers, which are consuming massive amounts of our power grid, start paying their fair share instead of passing the cost onto families.”
The Cost of Living Is Out of Control — I’m Running to Fix ItMar 8, 2026 · Press · North County Daily Star · source
“I am done waiting. And I think you are too.”
The Cost of Living Is Out of Control — I’m Running to Fix ItMar 8, 2026 · Press · North County Daily Star · source
“They drew me into the district, but the truth is, I’ve been serving this community for years … I was the Mayor of San Marcos. I raised my family here. I know what’s keeping families up at night: the cost of living, public safety, and a government that too often gets in the way instead of getting things done.”
Jim Desmond enters race for CA-48 with Issa's backingMar 7, 2026 · Press · FOX 5 San Diego · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • A recap of 2026 primary election night

    Election-night remarks aired on radio · KPBS Midday Edition Excerpts from the publisher's transcript (candidate's turns only): “I want to go to Washington, D.C., to fix a few things.”

    Jun 3, 2026 · Press · KPBS Midday Edition · source

  • Jim Desmond on California 48th Congressional District race

    TV interview · NBC 7 San Diego Embed only — NBC's own player; no transcript produced in this pass. KPBS reported Desmond did not respond to its interview requests (June 2026).

    Jun 2, 2026 · Press · NBC 7 San Diego · source

In the News

Press coverage

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Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign Websitedesmondforcongress.comFull-page capture of the campaign website (see screenshot). Accounts linked from the site: https://x.com/JimDesmondSD, https://www.facebook.com/DesmondForCongress/, https://www.instagram.com/desmondforcongress/Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Desmond for CongressSelf-published
  • Xx.com/JimDesmondSD1,323 followers · 192 following Captured 2026-09-24 12:56 UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · XSelf-published
  • Facebookfacebook.com/DesmondForCongress1,149 followers · 518 talking about Captured 2026-09-24 12:56 UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · FacebookSelf-published
  • Instagraminstagram.com/desmondforcongressPublic metrics not available without sign-in (login wall). Captured 2026-09-24 12:56 UTC — page served a login wall; no screenshot kept.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · InstagramSelf-published

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for California 48th Congressional District

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • U.S. Representative · CA-48

    Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · California Secretary of State

Not on file for Jim yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_2br21myjj.

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