Who won the California House District 51 election 2026?
Sara Jacobs (Democratic) won the 2026 California House District 51 election with 63.1% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Jacobs ✓ Winner | Democratic | 109,166 | 63.1% |
| Ricardo Cabrera | Republican | 63,712 | 36.9% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET, with about 60% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the California state election office.