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2026 candidates we're tracking in CA-51
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David W Engel
Democratic
David W Engel is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-51 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Civil Engineer.
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Ricardo Cabrera
Republican
Ricardo Cabrera is a Republican candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-51 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Business Owner.
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Sara Jacobs
Democratic
Sara Jacobs is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-51 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists U.S. Representative.
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Stan Caplan
Democratic
Stan Caplan is a Democratic candidate certified by the California Secretary of State for the June 2, 2026 U.S. House - CA-51 primary ballot. The certified ballot designation lists Small Business Owner.
About this race
California's 51st Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The California primary is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.