Jay Obernolte

Republican · U.S. House, District 23, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Jay Obernolte

Republican · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 23, California

Jay has lived in California’s 23rd Congressional District for over 25 years. Ballot designation: “Congressman/Business Owner”.

Also running: Tessa Lynn Hodge (D)

Where Obernolte stands

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Energy & environment

Energy & environment

As a representative from California, I have seen firsthand how burdensome regulations from the California Air Resources Board hurt businesses and raise costs for hardworking Americans by imposing mandates instead of allowing the market to drive innovation.

Energy & environment

Cement is the foundation of the infrastructure our country depends on, from highways and bridges to military construction, water systems, and energy projects.

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Artificial intelligence will reshape every sector of our economy, and Congress has a responsibility prepare for those changes. This legislation brings together experts and lawmakers to develop clear, actionable recommendations to strengthen our workforce, support American workers, and ensure the United States continues to lead the world in innovation.

Elections, ethics & government

Elections, ethics & government

Patients shouldn’t face delays in critical care because hospitals can’t see available ICU beds just miles away.

Elections, ethics & government

Artificial intelligence is only as strong as the data it is trained on.

Technology & AI

Technology & AI

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, which is why Congress must take a thoughtful and bipartisan approach to regulating this critical technology.

Other priorities

Priorities

The Energy and Commerce Data Privacy Working Group brought together a broad coalition of industry leaders, consumer advocates, and policy experts to develop a clear, consistent, and durable framework for data privacy in the digital age.

Priorities

The Lifeline program plays an important role in helping Americans stay connected, but taxpayers deserve accountability.

Key votes as U.S. Representative

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MeasureObernolte
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passageYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passageYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate versionAye

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

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