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Tessa Lynn Hodge
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 23rd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Tessa Lynn Hodge is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 23rd District, against Jay Obernolte (R, inc.). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Tessa Lynn Hodge’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Tessa Lynn Hodge’s campaign has raised $126,772 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $12,434 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$117,546
- The candidate’s own money and loans$9,080
- Other$146
From donors who gave over $200: $39,281 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 87% from California, 13% from other states. Top states: California $34,281 (87%), Arizona $3,500 (9%), Maryland $1,000 (3%), Oregon $500 (1%). 54 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6CA23230 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Tessa Lynn Hodge’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic); Jay Obernolte (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Jay Obernolte (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- California 23rd District 2026: who’s running
- Every California race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in California
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10, or dropped off by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in California
- Check your registration on California’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for California
Ballots already cast in California: 3,160,419 (mail ballots returned and in-person ballots cast, as of Oct 24; California Secretary of State): 28% of 2022 midterm turnout in California (11,146,620) · 14% of registered voters in California
About Tessa Lynn Hodge
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Tessa Lynn Hodge quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost a decade of experience. · tessaforca.com (source for Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost a decade of experience.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. Civilians are suffering, families are being displaced, and lives are being lost. The United States is enabling and continuing to fund the genocide of the Palestinian people and it must stop.” tessaforca.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I will not take money from AIPAC, J Street, or any PAC that seeks to influence U.S. policy in ways that conflict with my commitment to human rights and accountability.” tessaforca.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “As your representative, I will fight for a single-payer healthcare system so everyone gets the care they need, no exceptions.” tessaforca.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at tessaforca.com (checked for Labor, page 1), tessaforca.com (checked for Labor, page 2), tessaforca.com (checked for Labor, page 3), tessaforca.com (checked for Labor, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “I support bold, common-sense immigration reforms that restore humanity and fairness to our system. That includes creating a clear pathway to legal status for long-term residents, protecting workers from exploitation, and keeping families together.” tessaforca.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “In Congress, I’ll fight to make housing more accessible and affordable, because no one should be priced out of the place they call home.” tessaforca.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Tessa Lynn Hodge has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Tessa Lynn Hodge been backed by AIPAC?
No. Tessa Lynn Hodge has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Tessa Lynn Hodge had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.