California 23rd District

Jay Obernolte (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Jay Obernolte

  Republican · holds this seat today

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  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 114 of 122 votes and bills.

  Raised $1,854,658 since January 2025: 60% from PACs and other committees, 33% from people, 7% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Tessa Lynn Hodge

  Democrat · licensed clinical social worker from the high desert

  No grade

  No grade yet

  I have no votes in Congress to count for Hodge, and what Hodge has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 29. A grade needs 4.

  Raised $126,772 since January 2025: 93% from people, 7% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Tessa Lynn Hodge, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Hodge, so the grade above comes from this list: what Hodge has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

  Her campaign site calls what is happening in Gaza a genocide that the United States is funding.

  “what is happening in gaza is a genocide.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Calling Israel's war genocide is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: National Security and Foreign PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

  Her campaign site says she will call for a ceasefire, an end to funding for Israel and the repeal of anti-BDS laws.

  “i will be a voice in congress calling for an immediate ceasefire, to cease funding to israel, and for the elimination of anti-bds legislation.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Cutting off aid to Israel and backing BDS by ending laws against it are the against side of this measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: National Security and Foreign PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

  Her campaign site says the US has alienated its allies and warns that China or Russia could fill the void left by an American retreat.

  “increases the likelihood that china or russia could step into the void left by our retreat becoming the next world leader.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Rejecting an American retreat that hands ground to Russia and China, and rebuilding ties with allies, is the with side of this measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: National Security and Foreign PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree markets

  Her campaign site says she will fight for a single-payer health care system.

  “as your representative, i will fight for a single-payer healthcare system so everyone gets the care they need, no exceptions.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Government-run health care for all is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: Healthcare Affordability and AccessDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteDefense

  Her campaign site says true strength is not about weapons but about relationships and fair negotiation.

  “true strength isn't about the weapons you wield or how intimidating you appear.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  She names no budget or funding level for the armed forces, so this does not settle the measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: National Security and Foreign PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteBorders

  Her campaign site supports a clear pathway to legal status for long-term residents.

  “that includes creating a clear pathway to legal status for long-term residents, protecting workers from exploitation, and keeping families together.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  A path to legal status for those here illegally is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: Humane Immigration PolicyDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteBorders

  Her campaign site objects that armed agents are targeting workers, families and long-term residents rather than violent criminals.

  “the current administration pledged to focus their deportation efforts on violent criminals, and instead, have unleashed armed agents to target workers, families, and long-term residents who pay taxes, contribute to our economy, and call this country home.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  Opposing the deportation of people here illegally who have no violent record is the against side of this measure.

  Source: Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress, Issues: Humane Immigration PolicyDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.