Jay Obernolte

Incumbent United States Representative in Big Bear Lake, CA

Jay Obernolte is a candidate for United States Representative District 23 in Congressional District 23, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Tessa Lynn Hodge, Karsten Scott Nicholson, Pat Wallis, Karen Leigh Matthews, Eli C. Owens.

Jay Obernolte is a businessman and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 23rd congressional district since 2021 [1.4]. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the California Institute of Technology, a master's in artificial intelligence from UCLA, and a doctorate from California Baptist University. Obernolte previously served as the mayor of Big Bear Lake and in the California State Assembly. He also owns FarSight Studios, a video game developer.