CA-24 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTechnology executive (former)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundTechnology executive (former)
EducationUniversity of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., English and Economics, 2003)
Notable personal detailsSarah Bacon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 24th Congressional District. She is a former technology executive and a graduate student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she has served as an elected graduate student officer. She describes herself as a lifelong Central Coast resident and has emphasized anti-corruption and democratic reform, along with priorities such as healthcare, housing, and transportation.
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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 vote-getters will move on to the general election. Recent early results showed incumbent Salud Carbajal leading the race, with Bacon among the four candidates still in the field. Coverage has focused on the contest and the candidates’ positions on issues like cost of living, housing, health care, and campaign reform.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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