Sara Jacobs
Democrat · CA-51 · U.S. House
Bio
Sara Josephine Jacobs is an American politician who has been the U.S. representative for California's 51st congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 53rd congressional district from 2021 to 2023. Her district includes central and eastern portions of San Diego, as well as eastern suburbs such as El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley, and Lemon Grove. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the youngest member of California's congressional delegation. She was the caucus leadership representative for the 118th Congress, making her the youngest member of the Democratic House leadership.
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Amid Warnings of Atrocities in Sudan, Van Hollen Says Senate 'Missed Opportunity' to Cut Off Arms to UAEAfter the US State Department warned earlier this week of imminent “atrocities” by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Tuesday criticized the US Senate for missing a recent opportunity to cut off weapons to the United Arab Emirates, which h…
Common Dreams · June 24, 2026
How Are We All Just Ignoring Congress Tying Our Military to Israel’s?The House Armed Services Committee passed a measure deepening cooperation between the Israeli and U.S. militaries, ignoring allegations that Israel committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in its war on Gaza.Democratic Representative Ro Khanna propose…
The New Republic · June 5, 2026
Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing "a circus" after Democratic California Rep. Sara Jacobs questioned him about shoes gifted by Trump.
Fox News · June 4, 2026
Heiress-backed California Dem Ammar Campa-Najjar crashes and burns in fourth straight election lossDemocrat Ammar Campa-Najjar had an abysmal showing in a San Diego congressional race despite girlfriend Rep. Sara Jacobs and her family
New York Post · June 3, 2026
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