California District 23
R+8
Primary: June 2, 2026
District Demographics
Median HHI
$77,137
Unemployment
7.7%
Uninsured
7.2%
Top-Two Primary Contest
Top-Two Primary — All candidates on one ballot
Jay Obernolte
Inc
$1.2M raised
F
Karen Matthews
$158K raised
N/A
Paul Chakalian
$73K raised
N/A
Tessa Lynn Hodge
$66K raised
N/A
2024 House Results
JAY OBERNOLTE
vs60.1%
DEREK MARSHALL
39.9%
R+20.3
Candidate Details
Jay Obernolte
Republican
Grade: F
2026 Fundraising$1.2M
Individuals
PACs
KM
Karen Matthews
IND
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$158K
Individuals
PACs
Self
Paul Chakalian
Democratic
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$73K
Individuals
PACs
Self
TLH
Tessa Lynn Hodge
Democratic
Grade: N/A
2026 Fundraising$66K
Individuals
Self