Sarah Bacon
CA-24 primary: first place
$1.2K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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EducationCarpinteria High School (class of 1998)
Notable personal detailsSarah Bacon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 24th Congressional District. She is a Master’s student in Religious Studies at UC Santa Barbara and has served as Vice President of External Affairs for UCSB’s Graduate Student Association, representing graduate students on UC-wide, state, and federal issues. She previously worked for about two decades in the technology sector, including as a vice president at a software company, and has served on UCSB’s Police Accountability Board.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate positions the economy to prioritize working people over wealthy and corporate interests, supports progressive economic reforms and membership in the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and emphasizes investing in public goods while exercising fiduciary responsibility.
Climate & Energy
The campaign refuses donations from fossil fuel companies and emphasizes a people-powered platform and building an affordable future for the Central Coast. The campaign site and FEC filings identify the candidate as a Democratic challenger for California’s 24th congressional district but do not present specific legislative proposals or detailed positions on emissions targets, clean-energy investments, carbon pricing, or phasing out fossil fuels.
News
Sarah Bacon is running in California’s 24th Congressional District primary, where the top two finishers will move on to the general election. Recent coverage has focused on the race field and the candidates’ positions on issues like cost of living, housing, health care, and campaign reform. Early results show incumbent Salud Carbajal leading, but Bacon remains part of the contest for one of the advancing spots.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Sarah Bacon for CA-24 primary: first place
California Democratic Council (CDC)
Public endorsement
California Democratic Council (CDC) endorsed Sarah Bacon for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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