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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-23
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Eli C. Owens
Eli C. Owens is an independent candidate for U.S. House in California's 23rd District. His campaign biography describes work in technology, cannabis, and community service, and frames the race around accountability, fairness and a government that works for ord…
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Jay Obernolte
Republican
Jay Obernolte is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-23 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Congressman/Business Owner.
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Karen Leigh Matthews
Karen Leigh Matthews is a candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-23 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Medical Doctor.
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Karsten Scott Nicholson
Democratic
Karsten Scott Nicholson is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-23 primary ballot.
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Pat Wallis
Democratic
Pat Wallis is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-23 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Veteran Advocate/Technologist.
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Tessa Lynn Hodge
Democratic
Tessa Lynn Hodge is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-23 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Social Worker/Businesswoman.
About this race
California's 23rd Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.