U.S. House, District 23 · California

Incumbent: Jay Obernolte (Republican) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Candidates as certified by the California Secretary of State (Aug. 27, 2026). California uses a top-two primary: the two leading vote-getters in the June 2, 2026 primary advance regardless of party. June 2 primary (official Statement of Vote, 142,524 votes): Jay Obernolte (Republican) 57.1% · Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic) 21.3% · Pat Wallis (Democratic) 13.3% · Karen Leigh Matthews (No Party Preference) 4.6% and others. Districts follow the new congressional map approved by voters in Proposition 50 (Nov. 2025).

Where they stand: Obernolte vs. Hodge

Obernolte
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Jay Obernolte: key votes as U.S. Representative

No congressional voting record for: Tessa Lynn Hodge. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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