CA-48 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationB.A., Peace and Conflict Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Notable personal detailsMarni Lynn von Wilpert is an American attorney and politician who has served on the San Diego City Council representing District 5 since 2020. She has worked as a prosecutor and in labor and public-policy roles, including work tied to the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor and the Economic Policy Institute. In 2025 she launched a campaign for U.S. House in California’s 48th Congressional District for the 2026 election.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports measures that shift taxes toward wealthier property/short-term rental owners and proposes targeted tax relief for lower- and middle-income workers (including exempting the first $50,000 of earnings from FICA). Emphasizes using tax revenue and targeted levies to fund services and address cost-of-living pressures.
Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes expanded ICE enforcement operations and deployment of ICE agents to local airports, and has led San Diego City Council actions opposing what she described as aggressive or excessive ICE tactics. Her public statements and council initiatives emphasize protecting community safety and limiting local participation in federal immigration enforcement.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting abortion and reproductive health access and has taken official actions to safeguard patients and providers from harassment; advocates for protections for reproductive health care access and privacy.
Climate & Energy
Supports ambitious local climate actions including a zero-emissions Climate Action Plan, expansion of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, and policies to accelerate clean energy adoption while addressing environmental justice and wildfire resilience. Emphasizes investments and regulatory measures to reduce emissions rather than promoting expanded fossil fuel production.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports local gun violence prevention measures including banning un-serialized “ghost guns,” implementing extreme-risk (red flag) measures, and increasing accountability for gun dealers and government firearm procurement. Authored the ENUF (Eliminate Non-Serialized Untraceable Firearm) ordinance and other local policies to curb proliferation of untraceable firearms and strengthen enforcement. Endorsed by national gun violence prevention groups for this record of restricting untraceable firearms and advancing risk-based removal policies.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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