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From Social Worker to Running for Congress (CA-23): Tessa Lynn Hodge

In this episode of Beyond the Campaign, Tessa Lynn Hodge shares her journey from licensed clinical social worker to congressional candidate in California’s 23rd District. She breaks down what it’s really like to run for Congress in a massive, geographically diverse district and why understanding local communities is essential to effective representation. Tessa discusses the realities of grassroots campaigning, building a strong campaign team, and navigating the challenges of modern politics. She also dives into her policy priorities, including expanding healthcare access, addressing food insecurity, and confronting systemic issues impacting working families. Drawing from her background in social work and personal experience, Tessa explains what motivated her to step into the political arena and fight for meaningful change. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at running for office, leadership rooted in community care, and what it takes to advocate for real solutions at the federal level. What We're Talking About... Tessa Lynn Hodge explains how her experience as a licensed clinical social worker led her to run for Congress. Running in California’s 23rd District requires a deep understanding of district geography and rural communities. Healthcare access remains one of the biggest challenges facing voters in underserved and rural areas. Building a strong grassroots campaign team is essential to a successful congressional run. Personal lived experience plays a major role in motivating candidates to pursue systemic change. Food insecurity continues to impact families across the district and shapes campaign priorities. Community engagement and direct voter connection are critical to effective political representation. Family history and local roots influence how candidates understand constituent needs. Proposition 50 significantly affects campaign strategy and voter outreach efforts. Fundraising is a major hurdle for first-time and community-focused congressional candidates. Chapters 00:00 Tessa Lynn Hodge's Introduction and Background 02:41 Transition from Social Work to Politics 05:20 Campaigning in a Large District 08:08 Building a Supportive Team 11:03 Impact of Prop 50 on Campaign Strategy 13:35 Connecting with Rural Communities 16:17 Personal Background and Motivation 18:59 Healthcare Accessibility Issues 21:49 Addressing Food Insecurity 24:39 Support from Family and Community 27:10 Campaign Needs and Closing Remarks Links Mentioned Tessa Lynn Hodge's campaign website: http://tessaforca.com