2026 election · U.S. House
2026 California House race — Jay Obernolte's seat
Incumbent: Jay Obernolte (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (6) ▾
- 2020 Election Certification: Voted to object to counting certain state electoral votes (Arizona and/or Pennsylvania) in the 2020 presidential election count. [1]
- Border Security: Prioritizes securing the southern border and supports funding for border enforcement to curb illegal crossings and trafficking. [1][2][3]
- Government Spending & Fiscal Policy: Authored legislation to force a balanced federal budget and establish a committee to cut government spending, citing concerns over inflation. [1]
- Healthcare: Emphasizes improving access to affordable, quality healthcare, particularly in underserved 'medical desert' areas of his district. [1][2]
- Immigration: Opposed California's sanctuary state law, supports securing the border, and backs stricter enforcement against illegal immigration and human/drug trafficking. [1][2][3]
- Taxation: Supports lowering taxes on small businesses and the middle class to spur economic growth. [1]
Public polling
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