| Today, the DCCC announced that Marni von Wilpert has been added to the committee’s highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Marni, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as she runs for California’s 48th Congressional District.
“Marni von Wilpert has spent her career taking on powerful interests, standing up for working people, and delivering results. She has never backed down from a tough fight, and she’ll bring that same determination to defeating MAGA extremist Jim Desmond, who has embraced the worst of Donald Trump’s agenda while shrugging off the rising costs and challenges facing Southern California families. Marni is poised to flip this critical seat in November, and put an end to GOP chaos and corruption in Washington,” said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene.
Marni von Wilpert is a public servant, former prosecutor, and San Diego City Councilmember who has spent her career taking on powerful interests and winning for working people. The daughter of a U.S. Army veteran, Marni served in the Peace Corps during the AIDS epidemic, went on to found a legal clinic to combat discrimination, and later helped write the PRO Act to strengthen workers’ rights. As a Deputy City Attorney and civil prosecutor, she took on opioid manufacturers and price-gouging corporations ripping off consumers. And after flipping one of San Diego’s most conservative council seats, Marni proved she can build the broad coalition needed to win tough races and deliver results on affordability and public safety. After Proposition 50, this newly competitive district is central to regaining the House majority. Marni is exactly the kind of fighter needed to beat MAGA extremist Jim Desmond, who has done nothing but dismiss rising costs and embrace the worst of Donald Trump and Republicans’ agenda that is increasingly out of step with CA-48 voters.
Following the passage of Proposition 50, CA-48 is one of the top pick-up opportunities in the country and key to retaking the House Majority. As an open-seat race in a district Vice President Kamala Harris carried by 3 points in 2024 — and one that the House Democratic candidate would have earned 51.3% in, Cook Political Report has already noted Marni’s strength as a general election candidate.
Red to Blue is a highly competitive and battle-tested DCCC program that arms top-tier candidates with organizational and fundraising support to help them continue building winning campaigns. Additionally, through Red to Blue the DCCC provides strategic guidance, staff resources, candidate trainings, fundraising support, and more. |
