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Sara Jacobs

U.S. House District 51

2026 California U.S. House District 51 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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This candidate matches California’s August 27, 2026 certified general-election list by name, office and party. Later official corrections require a subsequent check.

Last reviewed September 16, 2026Ballot certification checked September 14, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 California U.S. House District 51 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 51 · Democratic · Incumbent
Identity match
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Sara Jacobs Democratic

Official and campaign contacts

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PO Box 120085 · San Diego, CA 92112

(619) 259-0215

[email protected]

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PO Box 120085

San Diego, CA 92112

WEBSITE: www.sarajacobsforca.com

E-MAIL: [email protected]

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U.S. Representative

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Sara's Story

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Sara is a third-generation San Diegan, born and raised.

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Sara is a third-generation San Diegan, born and raised.

Sara's Story

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Sara is a proud graduate of San Diego public schools.

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Sara is a proud graduate of San Diego public schools.

Sara's Story

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Sara has served in policy positions at the U.S. State Department during the Obama Administration, UNICEF, and the United Nations.

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Sara has served in policy positions at the U.S. State Department during the Obama Administration, UNICEF, and the United Nations.

Keep Up with Sara

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“We’re all born naked and the rest is drag” https://t.co/nVlzNKbuxK

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“We’re all born naked and the rest is drag” https://t.co/nVlzNKbuxK

"I’ve dedicated my career to building a better, safer world. That means working with people from all backgrounds to find common ground and make progress for those who need it most."

Candidate-stated

Sara served in policy positions at the U.S. State Department during the Obama Administration, UNICEF, and the United Nations, and as a Scholar in Residence at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. She was also proud to use her expertise to serve as a foreign policy advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton during her 2016 campaign for president, and as the founding CEO of Project Connect, an education non-profit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for students around the world by mapping and connecting schools to the Internet. Project Connect was so successful that it is now a flagship part of UNICEF’s work around the world.

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Sara served in policy positions at the U.S. State Department during the Obama Administration, UNICEF, and the United Nations, and as a Scholar in Residence at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. She was also proud to use her expertise to serve as a foreign policy advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton during her 2016 campaign for president, and as the founding CEO of Project Connect, an education non-profit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for students around the world by mapping and connecting schools to the Internet. Project Connect was so successful that it is now a flagship part of UNICEF’s work around the world.

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Sara's Story

Candidate position

We must act boldly to address climate change, end the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our schools and communities, fight for housing that’s affordable for everyone and health care as a human right, and defend access to reproductive care.

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We must act boldly to address climate change, end the epidemic of gun violence plaguing our schools and communities, fight for housing that’s affordable for everyone and health care as a human right, and defend access to reproductive care.

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The majority of Americans support the right to abortion. Looking forward to the majority of Americans supporting… https://t.co/9yxM01FtEJ

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The majority of Americans support the right to abortion. Looking forward to the majority of Americans supporting… https://t.co/9yxM01FtEJ

Sara's Story

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In Congress, Sara is fighting to make sure every child has access to the same opportunities.

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In Congress, Sara is fighting to make sure every child has access to the same opportunities.

"I’ve dedicated my career to building a better, safer world. That means working with people from all backgrounds to find common ground and make progress for those who need it most."

Candidate position

At 36, Sara is one of the youngest Members of Congress serving in the 119th Congress. She gives San Diegans a voice on some of the most important issues facing the world today, as a member of the Democratic House Steering and Policy Committee, Co-Chair on the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and as Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, where she also serves as Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force.

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At 36, Sara is one of the youngest Members of Congress serving in the 119th Congress. She gives San Diegans a voice on some of the most important issues facing the world today, as a member of the Democratic House Steering and Policy Committee, Co-Chair on the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and as Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, where she also serves as Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force.

Protect Reproductive Health Records From Disclosure Without Consent

Candidate position
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Prohibit medical providers from disclosing health information related to pregnancy termination or loss without patient consent.

  • Use the SAFER Health Act as the legislative mechanism.
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Create a Federal Framework for Agency AI Rules

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Give federal agencies a consistent framework for rules addressing AI uses that materially contribute to violations of existing federal law.

  • Preserve civil and administrative enforcement and coordination safeguards in the Sectoral AI Governance Act.
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Require Notice When AI Is Used in High-Stakes Decisions

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Require notice to workers, parents, patients, and other affected people when AI is used in employment, education, health care, or comparable high-stakes settings.

  • Preserve the transparency mechanism identified in the Sectoral AI Governance Act.
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Create a Bipartisan Commission on AI's Economic Effects

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Establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission to study AI's effects on jobs, education, federal adoption, and U.S. competitiveness and recommend policy responses.

  • Use the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026 as the mechanism.
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Repeal the 2026 Child-Care Funding Rule

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Use a Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the 2026 rule that removes child-care affordability and program-stability protections.

  • Preserve the specific rule-repeal mechanism.
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Require Disclosure of AI-Related Layoffs

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Require major companies and federal agencies to disclose AI-related layoffs to the Department of Labor.

  • Use the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act to create public accountability for labor-market effects.
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Advance the Right to Contraception Act

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Use a House discharge petition to bring the Right to Contraception Act to a vote.

  • Preserve the current procedural and legislative mechanism.
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Require Transparency About Foundation-Model Training and Testing

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Require developers to disclose specified information about how AI foundation models are trained, tested, and deployed.

  • Use the bipartisan AI Foundation Model Transparency Act as the mechanism.
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Protect States' Ability to Enact AI Safeguards

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Block a federal executive moratorium that would preempt state artificial-intelligence safety laws without replacing them with federal protections.

  • Use the GUARDRAILS Act as the legislative mechanism.
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Require Meaningful Human Control Over Autonomous Weapons

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Require meaningful human control over autonomous weapons systems.

  • Preserve the bipartisan legislative approach identified in the 2026 official record.
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Create a Pentagon AI Incident and Vulnerability Reporting Program

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Create a Defense Department program to identify, report, analyze, and remediate AI incidents and vulnerabilities.

  • Cover development, testing, procurement, fielding, operation, and human-machine teaming risks.
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Support Universal Child Care

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Support universal child care and continued federal funding that keeps care affordable and accessible.

  • Preserve the stated priority without inventing a funding formula.
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Public record

Complete current-service U.S. House floor record and selected highlights

2,884 captured official records

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Coverage: January 3, 2021 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
2,884
Unique measures
1,486
Final passage
1,095
Yes / No
1,558 / 1,246

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final passageVoted no

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Jacobs | D | CA | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Jacobs | D | CA | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Jacobs | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Jacobs | D | CA | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Jacobs | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Jacobs | D | CA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Agreed to

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Status: Agreed to

Jacobs | D | CA | Aye

July 21, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed

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Sara Jacobs is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H RES 1438

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Status: Passed

Jacobs | D | CA | No

July 21, 2026

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,639,893.31
Total disbursements
$1,447,813.19
Cash on hand
$269,452.28
Committee debt
$350,000.00
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Candidate ID: H8CA49074

Name: JACOBS, SARA

Office: House

State: CA

District: CA51

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1639893.31

Total disbursements: $1447813.19

Cash on hand: $269452.28

Debts owed by committee: $350000.00

Candidate contributions: $929346.65

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Official Certified List of Candidates — June 2, 2026

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  2. Election record

    Certified June 2, 2026 primary result — U.S. House District 51

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  3. Public-record identity source

    Sara Jacobs — official House Clerk member identity

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-258

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    Sara Jacobs — U.S. House roll call 2026-254

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  12. Campaign-finance record

    Sara Jacobs — official FEC candidate totals

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  13. Election record

    California certified general-election candidate list

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  14. Candidate-owned primary source

    Sara Jacobs — candidate-owned primary source 1

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