Federal · California · Republican
Jim Desmond
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, CA-48 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, California 48th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, California 48th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$2.3M
Spent$1.0M
Cash on hand$1.2M
Debts$7,170
- From individuals $2.0M
- From PACs and other committees $145K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $89K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 16%
- $200–$499 7%
- $500–$999 11%
- $1,000–$1,999 22%
- $2,000 and up 44%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Air Line Pilots Association PACConnected to Air Line Pilots Association | $10,000 |
| Eureka Political Action Committee | $10,000 |
| Conservative Opportunity Leadership and Enterprise PACConnected to Cole Combined Committee | $10,000 |
| American Revival PAC | $10,000 |
| Build Political Action Committee of the National Association of Home Builders (Buildpac)Connected to National Association of Home Builders | $7,500 |
| Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC | $7,500 |
| Koch, Inc. Political Action Committee (Kochpac)Connected to Koch, Inc. | $5,000 |
| New Majority Federal PAC | $5,000 |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PACConnected to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $5,000 |
| American Security PACConnected to Mike Rogers Victory | $5,000 |
| The Guardian FundConnected to Jack Begman | $5,000 |
| First in Freedom PAC | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Liberty Political Action CommitteeConnected to Buckeye Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| Be Victorious Over Democrats PACConnected to Beth Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| Lasting Investments Strengthening America PAC | $5,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $216K
| No Going Back PAC Inc. | $134,303 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Inc. | $81,332 |
Spent to oppose: $4.5M
| HMP | $3,803,462 |
| 48th Accountability Project | $336,668 |
| Health Care Saves Lives | $265,469 |
| Equality PAC | $44,564 |
Individual donors
- $1.8M from 5,605 itemized gifts5
- 93% came from people in California5
- 35% came from retired people5
- Top states: California $1.7M, Texas $38K, Florida $11K, Virginia $9,587, Utah $6,9945
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Diamond Environmental Services | 11 gifts | $18,750 |
| California Tree Service | 5 gifts | $14,000 |
| Sudberry Properties | 7 gifts | $14,000 |
| Monserate Winery | 5 gifts | $12,500 |
| Lansing Companies | 5 gifts | $11,000 |
| One World Ventures | 4 gifts | $11,000 |
| Exeter 1031 Exchange Services | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Ashcraft Investments | 7 gifts | $9,400 |
| Phil's BBQ | 4 gifts | $9,000 |
| Troy Group | 8 gifts | $8,000 |
| Premier Color Nursery | 6 gifts | $7,750 |
| Andrew & Williamson | 3 gifts | $7,000 |
| BBS International | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Bell Holdings | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Cafe Coyote | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6CA49128https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA49128/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Jim Desmond by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA49128/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Jim Desmond, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00895722&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Jim Desmond, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6CA49128&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Desmond for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00895722&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026