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Sara Jacobs

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Sara Jacobs

Democrat U.S. House · District 51 California Incumbent
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Sara Jacobs
Sara Jacobs is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 51 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, SARA JACOBS FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SAN DIEGO, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.6M raised, $1.4M spent, and $269K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $415K from individuals and $207K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $929K (57%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $350K in outstanding debts. 3 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.6M
Cash on hand$269K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 51
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Sara Jacobs (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $1.6M raised
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Michael Bucy
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Stan Caplan
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John-Samuel Etheridge Williams
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4 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
Detailed Campaign Finance
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Elections 2026 › California › Sara Jacobs
2026 candidate profile

Sara Jacobs

Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: California House District 51
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography

Sara Jacobs is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 51 in California’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, SARA JACOBS FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SAN DIEGO, CA, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.6M raised, $1.4M spent, and $269K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $415K from individuals and $207K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $929K (57%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $350K in outstanding debts. 3 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Sara Jacobs currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
AfricaHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsIntelligence and Special OperationsMilitary PersonnelWestern Hemisphere

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FEC filing

FEC IDH8CA49074
OfficeCalifornia House District 51
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — California District 51

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.

Other Candidates in This Race (3)

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Michael Bucy
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Stan Caplan
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John-Samuel Etheridge Williams
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