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Sara Jacobs

Democratic · Representative, CA ·51

Sara Jacobs is the Democratic U.S. Representative (CA's 51st congressional district). The platform has 7 voting records on file (2023-2025) and 99 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
42 LOW
Connection Density 20%
41 → 8
Donor Influence 15%
15 → 2
Silence Risk 25%
31 → 8
Contradiction Risk 25%
40 → 10
Intelligence Volume 15%
91 → 14
Constituency Deviation 0%
11 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
Irwin Jacobs invested $500,000 into the Serving CA Super PAC in April 2026 specifically to bolster the congressional campaign of Ammar Campa-Najjar.
primary · 2026-04-24 ✓ Verified
Jacobs voted against the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) in July 2025 (Roll Call 199), signaling a pivot toward more restrictive crypto regulation.
primary · 2025-07-17 ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 91.4%
secondary ✓ Verified
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Largest ethnic groups: White Non-Hispanic 50.4%, Hispanic 25.6%, Asian Non-Hispanic 16.4%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 7.1% (national average 12.4%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 52.2% (national average 65.5%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.6% of adults (national average 33.7%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population foreign-born: 22.6% (172,000 residents)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $853,600
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $105,271 (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Proposition 3 — Constitutional Right to Marriage Equality (2024) — passed, margin 62.6% Yes — 37.4% No (statewide)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Proposition 1 — Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom (Abortion) (2022) — passed, margin 66.9% Yes — 33.1% No (statewide)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45) (share 0.094)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) (share 0.111)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (NAICS 54) (share 0.144)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Health Care & Social Assistance (NAICS 62) (share 0.147)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Manufacturing (sector) (38428 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (sector) (49920 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Health Care & Social Assistance (sector) (51137 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: California's 51st Congressional District encompasses central and eastern portions of San Diego County, including the cities of San Diego (portions), El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and the unincorporated communities of Spring Valley and La Presa. The district is home to approximately 759,000 residents and has a median household income of $105,271 — well above the national…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: California's 51st Congressional District encompasses central and eastern portions of San Diego County, including the cities of San Diego (portions), El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and the unincorporated communities of Spring Valley and La Presa. The district is home to approximately 759,000 residents and has a median household income of $105,271 — well above the national median. It is a majority-minority district (50.4% White, 25.6% Hispanic, 16.4% Asian) with 22.6% of residents foreign-born. The median property value is $853,600 with a homeownership rate of just 52.2%, making housing affordability a significant local concern. The district is heavily influenced by the defense sector, anchored by Naval Base San Diego, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and defense contractors. Health care, professional services, and manufacturing are the largest employment sectors. The district leans solidly Democratic (D+21) and has been represented by Democrats for decades. Key issues include immigration, defense spending, housing affordability, and healthcare access.
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JPMorgan Chase investor Jacobs' 2020 financial disclosure shows she has millions of dollars invested in JPMorgan Chase, a large bank.
Juan Vargas colleague San Diego-area Rep. Sara Jacobs opposed the standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill (H.R. 7217) that Vargas supported.
Mehdi Alhassani donor Palantir executive Mehdi Alhassani contributed more than $3,500 to Jacobs' campaign.
Merck KGaA investor Jacobs' 2020 financial disclosure shows millions invested in pharmaceutical company Merck.
Palantir Technologies donor Palantir executive Mehdi Alhassani contributed more than $3,500 to Jacobs' campaign, according to Purge Palantir's 'Palantir Payroll' tracker.
Defend The Vote donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00764233/
Elect Democratic Women donor $8,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (8 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00685297/
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00617803/
National Union Of Healthcare Workers Federal Committee On Political Education donor $6,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00461418/
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16 Federal PAC donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00437467/
American College Of Ob-Gyns PAC donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00364158/
United Pilots PAC/United Airlines Master Executive Council donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00251009/
National Air Traffic Controllers Assoc PAC donor $10,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (6 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00238725/
Operating Engineers Local 12 Voluntary Legislative Fund donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00219568/
National Electrical Contractors Association PAC (Necapac) donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00113811/
American Crystal Sugar Company PAC donor $10,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00110338/
The Council Of Insurance Agents & Brokers PAC donor $7,500 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00039578/
Air Line Pilots Assoc. International PAC donor $7,500 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00035451/
Democrat Republican Independent Voter Education PAC (Drive Committee) donor $5,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00032979/
National Association Of Realtors PAC donor $10,000 to Sara Jacobs's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00030718/
BillVoteDateAlignment
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Not Voting 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "In campaign materials, Sara Jacobs talks about cracking down on drug makers, lenders and other special interests that have taken advantage of consumers: 'We have an unfair economic system that gives access to…
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In campaign materials, Sara Jacobs talks about cracking down on drug makers, lenders and other special interests that have taken advantage of consumers: 'We have an unfair economic system that gives access to opportunity to some while leaving so many others behind. I want to empower workers and grow wages and benefits.'
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Vote: on "Jacobs' personal financial disclosure shows she has millions of dollars invested in pharmaceutical…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Jacobs' campaign platform pledged to crack down on pharmaceutical companies, banks, and hedge funds that 'have taken advantage of consumers,' while her personal financial disclosure revealed millions invested in the very industries she criticized…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Jacobs' campaign platform pledged to crack down on pharmaceutical companies, banks, and hedge funds that 'have taken advantage of consumers,' while her personal financial disclosure revealed millions invested in the very industries she criticized — including Merck, Gilead Sciences, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase. Her campaign stated investments were in a family-controlled trust and that she directs her fortune toward 'socially responsible ventures,' but the disclosure undercuts her populist consumer-protection rhetoric. Both claims originate from the same secondary source (San Diego Union-Tribune), which reported both her campaign statements and the contents of her financial disclosure filed with the House.
Last silence detection: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:34:49 GMT (via scheduled run)
Declined to return or publicly address Palantir donations despite ICE contractor ties
425d silent
Expected position: As a Democrat who has vocally criticized Trump administration immigration enforcement and ICE, Jacobs would be expected to address why she accepted donations from a Palantir executive, given the company's role as a top ICE surveillance…
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Expected position: As a Democrat who has vocally criticized Trump administration immigration enforcement and ICE, Jacobs would be expected to address why she accepted donations from a Palantir executive, given the company's role as a top ICE surveillance contractor. Several fellow Democrats (Ro Khanna, Jason Crow, Pat Ryan, John Hickenlooper) publicly rejected Palantir contributions. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Nurses and constituents held a press conference at Jacobs' district office in March 2026 demanding she return $3,500+ in Palantir-linked donations. Jacobs was publicly active during this period, holding town halls, issuing statements on DHS and immigration enforcement, and criticizing ICE operations. No public response from Jacobs or her office was recorded. She has not joined colleagues who publicly rejected Palantir contributions. Primary URL: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-constituents-demand-rep-jacobs-return-donations-from-palantir-ices-top-tech-contractor
Refused to complete Vote Smart's 2024 Political Courage Test
309d silent
Expected position: Candidates for federal office are expected to provide clear positions on key issues to help voters make informed decisions. Most serious candidates complete this survey, which Vote Smart repeatedly requested. Evidence of activity on…
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Expected position: Candidates for federal office are expected to provide clear positions on key issues to help voters make informed decisions. Most serious candidates complete this survey, which Vote Smart repeatedly requested. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Jacobs was actively campaigning during this period, raising $1.5M and participating in debates, issuing press releases, and engaging on social media. Vote Smart states she 'failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.' Her positions on many issues are listed as 'Unknown' with no response. Primary URL: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/179414/sara-jacobs/
colleagues' leadership pacs
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
ideological & single-issue
Elect Democratic Women, Defend The Vote (amounts: $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
Defend The Vote Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2024)
Elect Democratic Women Ideological & single-issue $7,500 (2026)
Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
National Union Of Healthcare Workers Federal Committee On Political Education Labor unions $6,000 (2024)
Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16 Federal PAC Labor unions $5,000 (2024)
American College Of Ob-Gyns PAC Health care & pharma $5,000 (2026)
United Pilots PAC/United Airlines Master Executive Council Labor unions $5,000 (2026)
National Air Traffic Controllers Assoc PAC Labor unions $7,000 (2026)
Operating Engineers Local 12 Voluntary Legislative Fund Labor unions $5,000 (2026)
National Electrical Contractors Association PAC (Necapac) Real estate & construction $5,000 (2026)
American Crystal Sugar Company PAC Agriculture & food $10,000 (2026)
The Council Of Insurance Agents & Brokers PAC Insurance $7,500 (2024)
Air Line Pilots Assoc. International PAC Labor unions $5,000 (2026)
Democrat Republican Independent Voter Education PAC (Drive Committee) Labor unions $5,000 (2024)
National Association Of Realtors PAC Real estate & construction $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Healthcare Access and Medicaid Expansion 88 55 33
Housing Affordability and Homelessness 85 60 25
Tax Policy and Economic Fairness 68 55 13
Climate and Energy Policy 82 70 12
Consumer Protection and Financial Regulation 62 50 12
Immigration and Border Policy 75 65 10
Technology and Innovation Policy 80 72 8
Education and Workforce Development 70 75 5
Border Economy and Trade 65 60 5
Defense and National Security 78 80 5
Gun Control and Public Safety 72 70 2
Veterans Affairs 60 75 0
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No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 1 elected official holds documented connections.
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Calculation Methodology

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Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

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