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Your Vote

Your Vote 2026: 48th Congressional District

Full report (10/13/26)

Full interview with Jim Desmond

Full interview with Marni von Wilpert

By John White

October 13, 2026 7:29 PM

Published October 12, 2026 9:46 PM

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - The 48th Congressional District race that includes Palm Springs and Indian Wells is being targeted by Democrats and Republicans as a key race in the battle for control of Congress in the mid-term elections.

Democrat Marni von Wilpert is a San Diego City Councilmember running against Republican Jim Desmond, a San Diego County Supervisor.

Full Interviews with the candidates:

Tonight at 6:00, News Channel 3's John White breaks down the race, how it's attracting millions of dollars from both sides, and what's at stake on November 3rd.

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