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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 51

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Sara Jacobs Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs seeks her fourth term representing California's 51st District in 2026. Full profile → Ricardo Cabrera Republican Republican Ricardo Cabrera challenges incumbent Sara Jacobs in California's 51st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueSara Jacobs
Democratic
Ricardo Cabrera
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports affordability package, stronger safety net, and AI economic study Voted 60 yes · 30 no · 4 missedSupports reducing federal spending, cutting waste, and helping small businesses
HousingSupports expanding housing supply, Section 8 vouchers, and renter relief Voted 3 yes · 2 no Favors multigenerational housing over government housing assistance
Health careSupports universal health care as part of an affordability package Voted 23 yes · 10 no Supports better healthcare access for veterans and military families
ImmigrationOpposes mass deportation; supports humane, orderly immigration reform Voted 4 yes · 21 no Supports stronger border enforcement and cooperation with ICE
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive health privacy; co-led Right to Contraception Act Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports free universal child care and student debt relief Voted 9 yes · 19 no · 2 missedProposes cutting waste and inefficiency at the Department of Education
Climate & energyOpposes legislation that worsens the climate crisis Voted 34 yes · 77 no · 4 missedSupports domestic energy independence; no explicit climate stance
Crime & public safetyOpposes military involvement in domestic law enforcement Voted 41 yes · 35 no · 2 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax breaks for billionaires; introduced Delete DOGE Act Voted 24 yes · 37 no Favors fiscal restraint and reduced federal spending
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and gun violence restrictions Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports free and fair elections and democratic institutions Voted 3 yes · 12 no · 1 missedSupports congressional term limits and anti-corruption reform
Foreign policy & defenseSupports congressional war powers limits; conditions arms to Israel Voted 69 yes · 42 no Supports forceful U.S. action against Iran; backs U.S. arms sales to Israel

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