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U.S. House California District 51

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.41 · ProgressiveNonprofit executive

A nonprofit executive and policy advisor with international development experience, Jacobs is the incumbent U.S. House member. She supports universal healthcare access and reproductive rights protections.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Aeiramique Glass Blake ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Alejandro Rodriguez ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Barrett Holman Leak ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Benjamin de Ganna ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewPublic Administrator

John-Samuel Etheridge Williams ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party preferenceFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mike Bucy ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateChief executive officer

Ricardo Cabrera is a business owner and cybersecurity professional running for U.S. House from California's 51st District for the first time. He emphasizes Congressional term limits, affordability, and fiscal responsibility.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Saul Rodriguez ran for U.S. House California District 51 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.41 · ProgressiveAdvancedNonprofit executive

A nonprofit executive and policy advisor with international development experience, Jacobs is the incumbent U.S. House member. She supports universal healthcare access and reproductive rights protections.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

David Engel is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 51 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedChief executive officer

Ricardo Cabrera is a business owner and cybersecurity professional running for U.S. House from California's 51st District for the first time. He emphasizes Congressional term limits, affordability, and fiscal responsibility.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Stan Caplan is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House California District 51 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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