Broke and Battered: Marni Von Wilpert Limped Out of the Primary Financially Outmatched

July 17, 2026

Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond is entering the general election with more than $1.2 million in cash on hand, giving him a commanding financial advantage in California’s 48th District.

Progressive Marni von Wilpert has just $825,000 remaining after being forced to spend heavily fending off fellow perennial loser Amar Campa-Najjar.

“Progressive Marni von Wilpert torched her campaign cash just to limp through a brutal Democrat primary, only to emerge broke, battered, and hopelessly outmatched by Jim Desmond.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez