Jay Obernolte

Republican Representative of California's 23rd district

Representative
California, district 8
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 23
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@JayObernolte

obernolte.house.gov

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August 18, 1970 (54 years old)

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Has been serving as a U.S. representative since 2021
Previously served in the California State Assembly and as mayor of Big Bear Lake
Owns and operates FarSight Studios, a video game developer
Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Fresno, California
Graduated as valedictorian from high school and holds degrees from the California Institute of Technology and the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as a Doctorate in Public Administration from California Baptist University
Launched his business in 1990, developing games for various platforms over the years
Served on the Big Bear City Airport Board, Big Bear City Council, and other local boards and authorities before entering state politics
Expressed concerns over telecommunications service quality and advocated for additional judges in rural counties
Opposed the nomination of Xavier Becerra as California Attorney General and has been critical of state budget proposals
Co-authored legislation related to bicycling safety and fire tax deadlines
Opposed increases in the minimum wage
Received an endorsement from President Donald Trump during his congressional campaign
Voted against counting electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election and against impeaching Trump
Introduced legislation focused on technological advancement and federal employment in software and data management
Voted against the Equality Act and the American Rescue Plan Act but supported the repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Co-chairs a bipartisan taskforce on artificial intelligence
Supports states’ rights to outlaw abortion but voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, supporting same-sex marriage
Voted for antitrust measures against anti-competitive behavior and for directing the removal of U.S. troops from Syria
Married with two sons, holds an airline transport pilot’s license, a fifth-degree black belt in martial arts, and volunteers with aviation and youth organizations