Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs DEMDemocrat

United States Representative, CA-51

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Sara JacobsDEMDemocrat United States Representative, CA-51
35
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CAResidence (state)

Sara Josephine Jacobs (born February 1, 1989) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 51st congressional district, 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 is the Caucus Leadership Representative, making her the youngest member of the Democratic House leadership.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
$2,722,456
Total Raised
$2,714,932
Total Spent
$7,524
Cash on Hand
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education5 - 5 of 3
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts political science
2011
School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
Master of International Affairs
2012
Torrey Pines High School
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Representative
United States House of Representatives, California
2023 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives, California
2021 - 2023
Founder
San Diego for Every Child: The Coalition to End Childhood Poverty
2018 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Project Connect
2017
Policy Advisor
Hillary For America
2015 - 2016
Conflict and Stabilization Policy Officer
United States Department of State
2014 - 2015
Employee
Innovation Unit, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
2013 - 2014
Employee
Peacekeeping/Development, United Nations
2011 - 2013
Other Experience1 - 7 of 7
Board Member
Equality California
Current
Board Member
Run for Something Powerhouse Committee
Current
Member
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Member
Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Member
Subcommittee on Quality of Life Panel, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Member
House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Africa, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
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