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CA-51

California — U.S. House District 51

Nov 3, 2024California2 candidates

Challengers

2
LW
Laura Wells
(R)Lost

Green Party activist and financial analyst who has run for several California offices, including Governor and State Controller.

Vote share39.3%
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SJ
Sara Jacobs
(D)Won

Democratic incumbent for California's 51st congressional district and the youngest member of California's congressional delegation.

Vote share60.7%
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Campaign finance data not yet available for this race.

Recent Coverage

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House Democrats call to cancel upcoming recess for time to legislate on AI

NextgovSep 16, 2026
positive

AI industry leaders' calling for more regulations sparks national debate

KPBSSep 15, 2026
positive

House Republicans block Democrats' bid to restrict Trump's Iran war powers

Patriot News AlertsApr 11, 2026
mixed

Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trump’s Iran War powers

Linda Ikeji's BlogApr 10, 2026
positive

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

The DispatchApr 10, 2026
negative

Citing 'Madness,' Democrats Seek to Impeach Trump

JFeedApr 10, 2026
mixed

Election History

2026
2024
Sara Jacobs(D)60.7%
Laura Wells(R)39.3%
2022
Sara Jacobs(D)61.9%
Stan Caplan(R)38.1%
2020
Juan Vargas(D)68.3%
2018
Juan Vargas(D)71.2%

Campaign finance data sourced from FEC filings. Election results from MIT Election Lab. ChamberLight is not an official government source.