Jim Desmond (R)
Jim Desmond (R), a 2026 candidate in California’s 48th District, has $4.9M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $3.2M raised by the campaign, $1.4M in party coordinated spending and $321K from outside groups supporting Jim Desmond.
- Campaign raised$3.2M
- Campaign spent$2.5M
- Cash on hand$718K
- Outside money for$321K
- Outside money against$6.2M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026, party reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $6.2M against Jim Desmond (8 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $3,177,972 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $2,101,461 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $401,213 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $346,178 |
| PACs and other committees | $328,349 |
| The candidate’s own money | $532 |
| Other receipts | $238 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $1,351,950 |
| NRCC | $1,351,950 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $320,727 |
| No Going Back PAC INC. | $134,303 |
| Civic Renewal Fund INC. | $105,164 |
| Majority PAC | $72,854 |
| Make America Great Again Action INC | $4,906 |
| Reform Leaders PAC | $3,500 |
| Total | $4,850,649 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Jim Desmond · 13 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $4,416,639 | $0 | $4,416,639 |
| Health Care Saves Lives Super PAC | AGAINST | $847,071 | $0 | $847,071 |
| 48TH Accountability Project Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $338,278 | $338,278 |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Votes PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $288,341 | $0 | $288,341 |
| Equality PAC Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $134,562 | $0 | $134,562 |
| No Going Back PAC Super PAC | FOR | $134,303 | $0 | $134,303 |
| Elect Democratic Women PAC | AGAINST | $114,181 | $0 | $114,181 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Super PAC | FOR | $105,164 | $0 | $105,164 |
| Majority PAC PAC | FOR | $10,000 | $62,854 | $72,854 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $14,549 | $0 | $14,549 |
| Make America Great Again Action Super PAC | FOR | $4,906 | $0 | $4,906 |
| Reform Leaders PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Activate America Super PAC | AGAINST | $305 | $0 | $305 |
Latest filings about Jim Desmond · newest 9
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST | General | $14,549 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Equality PACDirect mail | AGAINST | General | $35,062 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Equality PACPhone and text banking | AGAINST | General | $20,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Majority PACDigital ad media buy | FOR | General | $10,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | HMPDirect mail - estimate | AGAINST | General | $59,339 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Elect Democratic WomenTelevision/digital advertising | AGAINST | General | $50,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Health Care Saves LivesMail production, printing, and postage (estimate) | AGAINST | General | $37,302 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Equality PACDirect mail | AGAINST | General | $34,936 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Civic Renewal FundCanvassing | FOR | General | $1,965 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |