Contact
2348 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0551
Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Sara Jacobs is a Democratic Representative from California's 51st District and the youngest member of California's congressional delegation.
Background
Born in San Diego, Sara Jacobs graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of International Affairs. Before entering elected office, she worked for the United Nations and UNICEF, and served as a contractor for the United States Department of State. She also worked as a policy advisor for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and founded a nonprofit organization focused on ending child poverty in San Diego.
Political career
Before entering elective office, Sara Jacobs worked for the United Nations and UNICEF, served as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State, and was a policy advisor for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. She was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2021, initially representing California's 53rd congressional district. Following redistricting, she began representing the 51st congressional district in 2023.
Current focus
Jacobs, Sara represents the 51st congressional district of CA in the U.S. House. Jacobs, Sara is the ranking member of the Africa. They also serve on the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. They have sponsored 55 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8412; H.R. 8161; H.Con.Res. 82.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
55
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes