Jay Obernolte

Jay Phillip Obernolte (/ˈoʊbərˌnoʊlti/ OH-bər-nohl-tee; born August 18, 1970) is an American politician, businessman, and video game developer. He is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 8th district since 2021. He is a Republican.

Jay Obernolte
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 8th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2021
Preceded by	Paul Cook
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 (1970-08-18) August 18, 1970 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Heather Obernolte (m. 1996)
Children	2
Residence	Big Bear Lake, California, U.S.
Education	California Institute of Technology (BS) University of California, Los Angeles (MS)
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Website	House website

Obernolte was a member of the California State Assembly representing the 33rd district. He was the mayor of Big Bear Lake, California. He is the owner, president, and technical director of FarSight Studios.

Obernolte was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Fresno, California.

Other websites

• Representative Jay Obernolte official U.S. House website
• State Assembly website
• Jay Obernolte for Congress campaign website

• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Vote Smart
• Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission