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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 23

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Jay Obernolte Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Jay Obernolte represents California's 23rd Congressional District and is a software developer and former state assemblyman. Full profile → Tessa Lynn Hodge Democratic Democratic challenger Tessa Lynn Hodge, a licensed clinical social worker, is running for California's 23rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJay Obernolte
Republican
Tessa Lynn Hodge
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports cutting spending, regulations, and taxes for job growth Voted 90 yes · 2 no · 2 missedPrioritizes lowering cost of living, ending tariffs, investing in sustainable jobs
HousingSupports expanding housing supply and lowering costs Voted 5 yes Supports expanding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and homeownership pathways
Health careSupports patient-centered, fiscally responsible healthcare Voted 33 yes Supports universal healthcare with option for private insurance
ImmigrationSupports border security and enforcement of immigration laws Voted 22 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports abolishing ICE, humane immigration system with legal pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsVoted for Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Voted 4 yes no sourced position
EducationSupports affordable access to California public higher education Voted 26 yes · 1 no · 3 missedOpposes eliminating the Department of Education
Climate & energySupports market-based energy; opposes California emissions mandates Voted 110 yes · 2 no · 3 missedOpposes offshore drilling; supports clean energy transition
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement; opposes defunding police Voted 75 yes · 1 no · 2 missedOpposes Flock cameras; supports oversight of surveillance data
Taxes & budgetSupports balanced budget and cutting government spending Voted 59 yes · 2 no Supports affordability and scrutiny of military/foreign spending
GunsCosponsored bill limiting VA firearm-prohibition reporting Voted 8 yes no sourced position
Democracy & electionsVoted to object to 2020 electoral votes from Arizona and/or Pennsylvania Voted 14 yes · 2 missedSupports disclosure rules and penalties for deceptive AI in elections
Foreign policy & defenseSupports fully funding the military; cosponsored Foreign Service bill Voted 101 yes · 8 no · 2 missedSupports alliances and diplomacy; opposes unilateral presidential war powers

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