👤 About Paul Chakalian
Paul Chakalian is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 23 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CHAKALIAN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in YUCCA VALLEY, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $73K raised, $73K spent. Contributions break down as $55K from individuals and $500 from PACs and party committees. Of that, $17K (23%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Republican Jay Obernolte.
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Raised$73K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 23
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Democrat · $73K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Paul Chakalian
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: California House District 23
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Biography
Paul Chakalian is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 23 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CHAKALIAN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in YUCCA VALLEY, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $73K raised, $73K spent. Contributions break down as $55K from individuals and $500 from PACs and party committees. Of that, $17K (23%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Republican Jay Obernolte.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6CA23263
OfficeCalifornia House District 23
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 23
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.