Jay Obernolte | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Paul Cook |
Constituency | 8th district (2021–2023) 23rd district (2023–present) |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 33rd district | |
In office December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Tim Donnelly |
Succeeded by | Thurston Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Jay Phillip Obernolte August 18, 1970 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Heather Obernolte (m. 1996) |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Big Bear Lake, California, U.S. |
Education | |
Website | House website |
Jay Phillip Obernolte (/ˈoʊbərˌnoʊlti/ OH-bər-NOHL-tee; born August 18, 1970) is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for California's 23rd district since 2021, when it was numbered as the 8th district. A Republican, he was previously a member of the California State Assembly representing the 33rd district. Before serving in the Assembly, Obernolte served on the city council and was the mayor of Big Bear Lake, California. He is the owner, president, and technical director of FarSight Studios, an American video game developer.