U.S. House · California's 23rd Congressional District
Tessa Lynn Hodge
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · California's 23rd Congressional District
- Result
- Not yet called
- Opponent
- Jay Obernolte (R)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did3 statements · 0 votes
I will fight for Medicare for all while also working to expand healthcare services in our rural district.
Expand public health coverage
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 23
2026-11-03
| Jay Obernolte R | incumbent |
| Tessa Lynn Hodge D | challenger |
Advanced from the June 2 top-two primary with 21.3% of the vote
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
I will fight for Medicare for all while also working to expand healthcare services in our rural district.
Supports Medicare for All and expanding healthcare services in the district's rural areas.[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
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.
Calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for ending U.S. funding to Israel.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
I will fight for stronger emission standards, major federal funding that creates clean energy jobs in our district
Says she will fight for stronger emission standards and major federal funding that creates clean-energy jobs, and criticizes federal cuts to clean-energy projects.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Tessa Lynn Hodge is the Democratic nominee for California's 23rd District. She describes herself as a lifelong High Desert resident and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience, and says she is running on healthcare, jobs and housing affordability.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
According to her campaign website, Hodge was born and raised in the High Desert and has lived in the district her entire life. Her grandfather served 22 years in the Air Force and later ran a print shop in Victorville, and her grandmother worked more than 30 years as a registered nurse, mostly at St. Mary's Medical Center in Apple Valley.[2][1]
Hodge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost a decade of experience working with vulnerable populations, from children in foster care to students needing mental-health services in school districts. She has also worked in San Bernardino County incorporating state and federal legislation into county policy and guidelines for county workers.[1][2] She advanced from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary, finishing second behind Jay Obernolte with 21.3 percent of the vote.[6]
In their own words
Priorities
- Names healthcare as a top priority, saying she will fight for Medicare for All while working to expand healthcare services in the district's rural areas.[3]
- Supports job creation with 'living wage' careers, including workforce training and small-business investment.[3]
- Supports expanding affordable housing and renter protections in the district.[3]
Campaign money$79K raised · 89% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
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Who gave
- Individuals $70K
- Own money & loans $9,080
Largest committee contributions
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/tessa-lynn-hodge
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Tessa Lynn Hodge — Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 2.About Tessa Lynn Hodge · Tessa for CA Candidate's own words
- 3.Tessa Lynn Hodge — Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 4.Issues: National Security and Foreign Policy · Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress Candidate's own words
- 5.Issues: Protecting Our Environment · Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress Candidate's own words
- 6.Jay Obernolte · Ballotpedia Reference