Incumbent
CA-51 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age37 years old (Feb 1, 1989)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationColumbia University — B.A., 2011
Notable personal detailsSara Josephine Jacobs is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California’s 51st congressional district, first elected to Congress in 2020 and taking office on January 3, 2021. She previously worked on staff at the United Nations (2012–2014) and the U.S. Department of State (2014–2015), and has also worked as a presidential campaign aide and nonprofit executive. She earned a B.A. (2011) and an M.I.A. (2012) from Columbia University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reversing tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and corporations and opposes budgets that prioritize tax breaks for the ultra‑rich; has sponsored/endorsed measures that would roll back portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and has co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation; is a member of the Medicare for All Caucus. Advocates universal, comprehensive coverage including primary care, mental health, prescription drugs, reproductive health, and elimination of most out-of-pocket costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship, protection of asylum access, and opposes restrictive measures like reinstating Title 42 or policies that criminalize visa overstays. Advocates for humane border policies and expanded legal pathways for undocumented immigrants and Dreamers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, including federal measures to restore or codify abortion protections and to shield reproductive health data. Has sponsored legislation to strengthen privacy for reproductive health information and opposed the Dobbs decision and state-level abortion bans.
Climate & Energy
Supports rapid transition to a zero‑carbon, clean energy economy and calls climate change one of the biggest threats facing humanity. Advocates federal investments in clean energy, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and infrastructure to reduce emissions and build resilience. Endorsed climate and clean‑energy legislation and is rated positively by environmental advocacy groups.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports banning assault weapons, universal/background checks for all gun purchases, and federal red flag (extreme risk) laws. Has co‑sponsored and voted for federal assault weapons ban legislation and is a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Advocates measures to close background‑check loopholes and strengthen gun‑safety laws to reduce gun violence.
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