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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 23)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 23) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Jay Obernolte (Republican) and Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Jay Obernolte (Republican), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Tessa Lynn Hodge

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Jay Obernolte

Republican · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • Science, Space, and Technology
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9363

    AI Security and Innovation Act

  • HR.9293

    ReCement Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 23) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 23) in California in 2026?

Jay Obernolte (Republican) and Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic). Jay Obernolte is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 23) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Jay Obernolte, a Republican, currently represents California, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Jay Obernolte serve on?

Jay Obernolte serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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