Tessa Lynn HodgeTessa Lynn Hodge

Elect Tessa Hodge for Congress to put CD-23 on the right track for progress.

Endorsements: Hodge has the endorsement of several groups, including the California Democratic Party, San Bernardino County Young Democrats, Southern California Armenian Democrats, Teamsters Local 1932, and United Food and Commercial Workers 1167. She also has the support of many community and elected officials, including Asm. Corey Jackson, Sen. Tom Umberg, Asm. John Harabedian, and High Desert Progressive Democrats President Seta Ghazarian.

Priority issues: Health-care affordability and access, bringing good jobs and livable wages, lowering costs for homeowners and renters, humane immigration policy, protecting the environment, prioritizing mental health, national security and foreign policy, LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities, public education, and veterans and the military.

Community leadership experience: Hodge is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with vulnerable populations, including children in foster care and students in need of mental health services in schools. She has also worked in San Bernardino County on incorporating state and federal legislation into county policy and guidelines.

Recommended. Licensed social worker focused on healthcare, housing, and immigration reform. Progressive stance on Palestinian statehood.