This story originally appeared on The Advocate . California voters have elected bisexual Democrat Marni von Wilpert to Congress, flipping a Republican -held seat for a civil rights attorney whose breast cancer diagnosis turned the debate over healthcare into a question about her own survival.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - Democrat Marni von Wilpert held an early lead over Republican Jim Desmond tonight in the race for the 48th U.S. House District. Von Wilpert had 85,248 votes, or 59.4%, to Desmond's 58,385 votes, or 40.6%. The winner will replace retiring Rep.
San Diego County Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is projected to win California's 48th Congressional District, transitioning from local government to the U.S. House of Representatives.