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Sara Jacobs‌​​‌​​‍​‍​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌​‍‍‌​

US Representative (D-CA-51)
Tracked Sitting member of the House; tracked for votes, donor mapping, and committee oversight.
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Verified Pending Review Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 6126 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (standalone Israel aid)) on 2024-02-06: Jacobs, the youngest Jewish member of Congress, voted against standalone emergency military aid to Israel ($17.6 billion). She later voted for a broader package that included Israel aid alongside ‌​​‌​​‍​‍​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌​‍‍‌​humanitarian assistance for Gaza and aid to Ukraine. The standalone vote placed her at odds with many Jewish community leaders in San Diego and earned significant criticism. Her position reflects the progressive Democratic shift toward conditioning aid to Israel, a stance shared by many younger constituents in her district.
Date: 2024-02-06 Added: 03 May 2026
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Pending Review Irwin Jacobs invested $500,000 into the Serving CA Super PAC in April 2026‌​​‌​​‍​‍​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌​‍‍‌​ specifically to bolster the congressional campaign of Ammar Campa-Najjar.
Date: 2026-04-24 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review Jacobs voted against the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) in July 2‌​​‌​​‍​‍​‍‍‌‍‍‌‌​‍‍‌​025 (Roll Call 199), signaling a pivot toward more restrictive crypto regulation.
Date: 2025-07-17 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 91.4%
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Largest ethnic groups: White Non-Hispanic 50.4%, Hispanic 25.6%, Asian Non-Hispanic 16.4%
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 7.1% (national average 12.4%)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 52.2% (national average 65.5%)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.6% of adults (national average 33.7%)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population foreign-born: 22.6% (172,000 residents)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $853,600
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $105,271 (2024)
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Pending Review [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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Pending Review [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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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45) (share 0.094)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) (share 0.111)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (NAICS 54) (share 0.144)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Health Care & Social Assistance (NAICS 62) (share 0.147)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Manufacturing (sector) (38428 employees)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (sector) (49920 employees)
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Pending Review [constituency_baseline] Top employer: Health Care & Social Assistance (sector) (51137 employees)
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Pending Review [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.
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review [disclosure] Jacobs' personal financial disclosure shows she has millions of dollars invested in pharmaceutical companies (Merck & Co., Gilead Sciences), large banks (Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase), and private-equity firms — all industries she criticizes in her campaign rhetoric. Her net worth is estimated between $14 million and $65 million.
Date: 2020-02-27 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review [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 opportunity to some while leaving so many others behind. I want to empower workers and grow wages and benefits.'
Date: 2020-02-27 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review Jacobs and her family spent more than $200,000 on three failed campaigns by her boyfriend Amma Campa-Najjar (two Congressional runs, one mayoral), including $118,000 for his Chula Vista mayoral campaign in 2023 and over $73,000 for his 2026 CA-48 run.
Date: 2026-03-14 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review Palantir executive Mehdi Alhassani contributed more than $3,500 to Jacobs' campaign, according to Purge Palantir's 'Palantir Payroll' tracker. Nurses and constituents demanded she return the donations in March 2026.
Date: 2026-03-24 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review 2024 cycle: Pac donors to Sara Jacobs for Congress included Carpenters & Joiners Union ($10,000), National Air Traffic Controllers Assn ($10,000), AFSCME ($10,000), National Assn of Realtors ($10,000), American Crystal Sugar ($10,000), and Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers ($7,500).
Date: 2024-12-31 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review Jacobs' 2020 financial disclosure showed she was worth between $14 million and $65 million, with millions invested in pharmaceutical companies (Merck, Gilead Sciences), large banks (Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase), and private-equity firms.
Date: 2020-02-27 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review According to OpenSecrets, Jacobs was the 5th most self-funded candidate in the 2020 United States elections, financing $6,921,255 to her campaign — 90.32% of total campaign contributions.
Date: 2020-12-31 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review Jacobs' grandfather Irwin M. Jacobs, co-founder and former chairman of Qualcomm, invested $1.5 million into a Super PAC (Forward California) backing her 2020 primary campaign. Jacobs also put $1.5 million of her own money into the bid.
Date: 2020-03-03 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review 2024 campaign: 96.07% of funds came from large individual contributions. Small individual contributions ($200 or less) accounted for only 1.14%. PAC contributions were 1.67%.
Date: 2024-11-05 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review 2024 cycle: Top contributing industries included Health ($107,950), Electronics Mfg & Equip ($92,750), and Securities & Investment ($85,500). Top contributing organization was Service Employees International Union at $30,000.
Date: 2024-12-31 Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review 2024 election cycle: Raised $1,495,083 and spent $1,268,509. Cash on hand: $316,601. Opponent Bill Wells raised $679,241.
Date: 2024-11-05 Added: 03 May 2026
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— ↗ Constituency baseline: Demographic anchor congress_handoff Processed
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— ↗ Roll call: H.R. 6126 congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Roll call: H.R. 8070 congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Roll call: H.R. 2670 congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Roll call: H.R. 28 congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Roll call: H.R. 29 congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Roll call: S. 1071 congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Silence evidence: Refused to complete Vote Smart's 2024 Political Courage Test congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: Jacobs and her family spent more than $200,000 on three … congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: Palantir executive Mehdi Alhassani contributed more than… congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: 2024 cycle: Pac donors to Sara Jacobs for Congress inclu… congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: Jacobs' 2020 financial disclosure showed she was worth b… congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: According to OpenSecrets, Jacobs was the 5th most self-f… congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: Jacobs' grandfather Irwin M. Jacobs, co-founder and form… congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: 2024 cycle: Top contributing industries included Health … congress_handoff Processed
— ↗ Donor mapping evidence: 2024 election cycle: Raised $1,495,083 and spent $1,268,… congress_handoff Processed
2026-04-23 UNVERIFIED SEARCH_ERROR: Sara Jacobs not found in fec claim_flag Processed