Tessa Lynn Hodge
Democratic
U.S. Representative, 23rd District
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Overview
Tessa Lynn Hodge is a licensed clinical social worker and business owner.1 She worked as a Social Worker II and Social Service Practitioner II for San Bernardino County Children and Family Services.2 Her campaign says she has almost a decade of experience working with children in foster care and students needing mental health services.3
In her 2026 candidate statement, Hodge said she wants to address the affordability crisis, support homeowners when insurance companies refuse to do business in the state, and oppose ICE overreach.4 She also stated she wants to protect and expand the Department of Veterans Affairs.4 Her campaign website says she wants to address the root causes of inequality, injustice, addiction, poor mental health and poverty at the policy level.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $79,499Of this, $9,080 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $10,237
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts from people ($200 or less) | $28,040 | 35% |
| Larger gifts from people | $42,234 | 53% |
| The candidate | $9,080 | 11% |
| Other receipts | $146 | Under 1% |
Source: Federal Election Commission filings for Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress
Endorsements
Sources
- Tessa Lynn Hodge, CA-23 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, San Bernardino Sun. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- JoinCalifornia - Tessa Hodge, JoinCalifornia. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- About — Tessa for CA, Tessa for CA campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Candidate Statement - Jay Obernolte/Tessa Lynn Hodge, Kern County Elections. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements — Tessa for CA, Tessa Lynn Hodge for Congress. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm General Endorsements, Center Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Our Endorsements, Track AIPAC. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | High Desert Progress, High Desert Progressive Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.