Marni von Wilpert

Marni von Wilpert is a member of the San Diego City Council and a Democratic candidate for California's 48th Congressional District. Previously, she worked as an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), where she was involved in drafting proposed amendments to federal labor law aimed at modernizing labor protections for working people. Her involvement in updating labor laws, stemming from her experience at the NLRB, highlights her background in labor advocacy. Von Wilpert is currently newsworthy due to her congressional campaign, which is part of a broader Democratic strategy to counter Republican influence in California. The primary election serves as a test for the effectiveness of these redistricting efforts. Her candidacy represents a focus on issues relevant to working families and labor rights within the political landscape of California.