California's 51st Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- San Diego County
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Your representatives
Sara Jacobs
Democrat
Representative since Jan 3, 2021
Raised $1,639,893 · Cash on hand $269,452 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Sara Jacobs voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara JacobsWinner | D | 144,186 | 61.86% |
| Stan Caplan | R | 88,886 | 38.14% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan C. VargasWinner | D | 165,596 | 68.30% |
| Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. | R | 76,841 | 31.70% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 766,304 | 39,431,263 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 36.5 | 38.4 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $113,978 | $100,149 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 10.6% | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.1% | 38.1% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 26.0% | 40.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 44.6% | 32.6% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 5.1% | 5.1% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 16.2% | 15.8% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 8.0% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 24.1% | 27.6% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 7.6% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗