👤 About Karen Matthews
Karen Matthews is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 23 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $175K raised, $175K spent. Contributions break down as $147K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Jay Obernolte.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$175K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 23
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IND · $175K raised
9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Karen Matthews
IND · Challenger
Running for: California House District 23
FEC pending
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Biography
Karen Matthews is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 23 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $175K raised, $175K spent. Contributions break down as $147K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. 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 IDH6CA23289
OfficeCalifornia House District 23
PartyIND
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — California District 23
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.