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California's 51st Congressional District (CA-51)

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Sara Jacobs, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes part of San Diego County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 759,191, a median household income of $105,271, and a median age of 36.5. Of residents 25 and older, 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Sara Jacobs, U.S. Representative for California's 51st District
Sara Jacobs

U.S. Representative for California's 51st District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

California uses a new congressional map in 2026: AB 604 (Proposition 50), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025.

The 2026 election for CA-51 uses the new map's CA-51; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Jacobs has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026.

1 candidate has reported raising money for the 2026 CA-51 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-51 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Sara Jacobs (incumbent)Democratic$1,639,893$269,452Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
759,191
Median household income
$105,271
Median age
36.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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Neighboring districts

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