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Democrat
Tessa Lynn Hodge
CA-23 primary: first place
$1.2K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLicensed Clinical Social Worker
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundLicensed Clinical Social Worker
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Notable personal detailsTessa Lynn Hodge is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 23rd Congressional District (2026 cycle). She is a licensed clinical social worker and has described work supporting vulnerable populations and roles involving implementation of state and federal legislation in county policy. She filed a principal campaign committee with the FEC for the 2025–2026 cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding Medi‑Cal/Medicaid coverage, increasing access to affordable healthcare in rural communities, and expanding mental health care access and accountability for insurers.
Immigration & Border
Supports humane immigration reform and policies that restore fairness to the immigration system and opposes aggressive immigration enforcement tactics such as ICE raids that separate families. Emphasizes reform with a humanitarian framing while acknowledging the need for national security through diplomacy.
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Climate & Energy
Supports stronger emissions standards, increased federal funding for clean energy job creation, and protection of public lands; emphasizes combating environmental rollbacks and creating clean-energy jobs in the district. Advocates for major federal investment in clean energy while addressing local air quality and wildfire risks.
Polls
CA-23 primary: first place
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CA-23 primary: first place
Endorsers of Tessa Lynn Hodge for CA-23 primary: first place
California Young Democrats
Public figure
California Young Democrats endorsed Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Paul Chakalian
Political organization
Paul Chakalian suspended his campaign and announced support for Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Alexis Claiborne
Political organization
Alexis Claiborne suspended her campaign and announced support for Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson
Elected official
Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera endorsed Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Assemblymember John Harabedian
Elected official
Assemblymember John Harabedian endorsed Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera
Elected official
Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera endorsed Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Big Bear Lake Mayor Randall Putz
Elected official
Big Bear Lake Mayor Randall Putz endorsed Tessa Lynn Hodge.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$79.5K
$59.6K
$39.7K
$19.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$79.5K
$10.2K
$69.3K
$3.8K
Source: FEC
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