Jay Obernolte
Republican, incumbent
U.S. Representative, 23rd District
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Overview
Jay Obernolte represents California's 23rd Congressional District.1 He started the software development company FarSight Studios and earned a master's degree in artificial intelligence.2 He chairs the House Science Subcommittee on Research and Technology and serves on the Energy and Commerce and Budget committees.1
His campaign says he supports balancing the federal budget, cutting spending, and completing the border wall.2 He has focused on artificial intelligence policy and served as chairman of the House AI Task Force.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $1,455,868
- Cash on hand
- $1,644,222
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts from people ($200 or less) | $1,363 | Under 1% |
| Larger gifts from people | $497,397 | 34% |
| PACs and other committees | $863,371 | 59% |
| Transfers from other campaign committees | $60,717 | 4% |
| Other receipts | $33,020 | 2% |
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Jay Obernolte for Congress
Endorsements
Sources
- About | Representative Jay Obernolte, House.gov. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Jay Obernolte for Congress – Conservative for California's 23rd ..., Jay Obernolte campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Congressional Digest » Honorable Jay Obernolte, Congressional Digest. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - CAGOP (2026 CRP Endorsements), California Republican Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election: Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jay Obernolte for California's Twenty-Third District, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- HJTA PAC Endorsements Ballot Measures 5.4.26, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Log Cabin Republicans Endorse 22 GOP Candidates, Instinct Magazine. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsement: Jay Obernolte for the 23rd congressional district, San Bernardino Sun. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California ProLife Council 2026 Voter Guide, California ProLife Council. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements: Los Angeles County, California Republican Assembly. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.