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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 51)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 51) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Sara Jacobs (Democratic) and Ricardo Cabrera (Republican). The seat is currently held by Sara Jacobs (Democratic), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ricardo Cabrera

Republican

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Sara Jacobs

Democratic · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Foreign Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9220

    Restore Military Families’ Voices Act

  • HR.9125

    Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026

2026 California U.S. House (District 51) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 51) in California in 2026?

Sara Jacobs (Democratic) and Ricardo Cabrera (Republican). Sara Jacobs is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 51) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Sara Jacobs, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Sara Jacobs serve on?

Sara Jacobs serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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