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Jay Obernolte

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Jay Obernolte

Republican U.S. House · District 23 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Jay Obernolte
Jay Obernolte is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 23 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JAY OBERNOLTE FOR CONGRESS, is registered in ATHENS, GA, with KILGORE, PAUL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.5M raised, $809K spent, and $1.6M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $499K from individuals and $863K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.1M in outstanding debts. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.5M
Cash on hand$1.6M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 23
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Jay Obernolte (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $1.5M raised
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Karen Matthews
IND · $175K raised
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TL
Tessa Lynn Hodge
Democrat · $79K raised
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PC
Paul Chakalian
Democrat · $73K raised
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CP
Charles Patrick Wallis
Democrat · $64K raised
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AC
Alexis Claiborne
Democrat · $12K raised
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EA
Edwin Alonzo
Democrat
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DA
David Allen Jones
Democrat
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EO
Eli Owens
IND
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9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › California › Jay Obernolte
2026 candidate profile

Jay Obernolte

Republican · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 23
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.5M
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Biography

Jay Obernolte is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 23 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JAY OBERNOLTE FOR CONGRESS, is registered in ATHENS, GA, with KILGORE, PAUL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.5M raised, $809K spent, and $1.6M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $499K from individuals and $863K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $1.1M in outstanding debts. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Jay Obernolte currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Commerce, Manufacturing, and TradeCommunications and TechnologyHealthHouse Committee on Energy and CommerceHouse Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyHouse Committee on the BudgetResearch and Technology · Chair

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FEC filing

FEC IDH0CA08135
OfficeCalifornia House District 23
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 23

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (8)

KM
Karen Matthews
I$175K raised
TL
Tessa Lynn Hodge
D$79K raised
PC
Paul Chakalian
D$73K raised
CP
Charles Patrick Wallis
D$64K raised
AC
Alexis Claiborne
D$12K raised
EA
Edwin Alonzo
D
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