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California · California's 23rd District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Tessa Lynn Hodge

DemocraticTop two

Clinical social worker

2026 race · California's 23rd District

4% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

4%96%

12% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

12%88%
● Tessa Lynn Hodge● Jay ObernolteINC
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$122.5K
From individuals
$113.3K
Spent
$105.1K
Cash on hand
$17.5K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026