Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 12:05 AM

The new House Speaker is another extremist

Well, they finally did it.  My GOP colleagues in the House landed on a candidate who could scrape up enough votes to win the Speakership - Rep. Mike Johnson.  Johnson may have been flying under the radar up until this point, but he’s just as extreme - and just as dangerous to our democracy - as Ji…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 12:40 AM

The next Speaker of the House

House Republicans have devolved even further into chaos than we previously thought imaginable. In the last two weeks, House Republicans have devolved even further into chaos than we previously thought imaginable (and that’s saying something).   Instead of choosing a Speaker without delay so that we…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 11:19 PM

Jim Jordan

He’s been in Congress for 16 years without passing a single bill… Friends, the current word in the House is that my GOP colleague and twice-failed contender for Speaker of the House, Jim Jordan, will try to push ahead with yet another vote.  Congressman Jordan, I have to tell you: the third time is…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 11:29 PM

Sharing my thoughts on Israel

I couldn’t possibly capture it all in one email, but I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you directly: Friends, Like so many across the country and world, I have spent the past 11 days heartbroken. Like many Jewish Americans, I have close friends and family who live in Israel, and I share in …

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Feeling incredibly grateful

Friends - amid the chaos that is Capitol Hill right now, I’m so glad I have this team standing by me. Thank you so much to everyone who showed their support for my re-election campaign these last few days. The pressure was at an all-time high between our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, our hu…

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Why I voted to remove the Speaker of the House

Why I voted to remove the Speaker of the House And what happens next ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Sticking to our deadline

Hi there - my team and I have been emailing you a lot this week about our end-of-quarter email fundraising goal and I figured you might want to see how it’s going. Take a look at the numbers: We still have a ways to go to make our goal by tomorrow night - and unlike House Republicans, when I have …

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  Rep. Maxwell Frost · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 2:05 AM

Major win for our movement to end gun violence

THE WASHINGTON POST: “Biden to Create New Office of Gun Violence Prevention” Friend, this is a massive win for our youth-led movement to end gun violence across the country.  Alongside young activists, organizers, and leaders like Sara Jacobs, I’m proud to have fought for the creation of a federal…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 6:52 PM

An update on our progress

Team - I wanted to send a quick note on our fundraising progress – and why I mean it when I say every dollar makes a difference.Since I announced our goal earlier this week, a whole lot of people have already stepped up and helped us get about halfway to $4,000, which is really incredible. Thank y…

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  Team Sara · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Time, money, people power

Team,  Yesterday, Sara emailed you about our $4,000 goal for the end of the quarter, and we want to give you some insight into how your dollars will fund the resources needed for her re-election campaign. (And if you didn’t get a chance yesterday to donate, click here to chip in whatever you can to…

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Fighting for San Diego families and children

Fighting for San Diego families and children Protecting child care access and averting a government shutdown ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 10:05 PM

MAGA Republicans are holding the government hostage

Hey friends, it’s Sara Jacobs. House Republicans are holding our government hostage to shove their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people and hurtling our country toward an unnecessary government shutdown, with no concerns for the millions of families and workers who will be i…

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM

3.2 million kids could lose their child care

3.2 million kids could lose their child care Avoiding the child care cliff ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 8:05 PM

It’s time to take back the House. Are you in?

Friends,  I have a front-row seat to the disorganization and extremism that is the House GOP, so I can tell you without a doubt that if we want to make progress in our government, Democrats must take back the House in 2024.  We should all hope and aim to work across the aisle and find areas of com…

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Fighting for child care funding

Fighting for child care funding Expanding access to high-quality, affordable child care ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ …

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Tell House Republicans that a government shutdown is NOT acceptable →

Well friends, here we are again - House Republicans have completely lost the plot, and hardworking Americans are set to pay the price.The fiscal year ends on September 30th and if a government funding bill or package isn’t passed by then (which seems unlikely), we at least need to pass a short-ter…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Back to school means back to lockdown drills.

We need to wake up and take action for our kids. Students all over the country are waking up earlier, packing their backpacks with fresh school supplies, adjusting to their new classes - and likely participating in their first active shooter drills of the school year. I can remember the first time …

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM

UPDATE: The state of abortion access in the U.S.

In the year since the Supreme Court gutted abortion rights and reproductive freedoms, we’ve watched as state after state enacts draconian measures to control women.  In the past month, Indiana abortion providers have stopped providing services in anticipation of a sweeping abortion ban going into …

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 1:20 AM

Before you sign off for the long weekend...

Something has been on my mind, so I’m sending this quick note and a final ask. Friends, something has been on my mind, so I’m sending this quick note and a final ask before you sign-off for the long weekend -   My opponent has made a few appearances on Fox News lately - giving him a platform to spr…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 2:55 PM

An update on our goal

We need to raise $1,190 by midnight. Can you help? Hi friend - sharing an update on where we stand for our end-of-month email fundraising goal. Take a look: Right now, every single dollar counts - for me, and for my extreme Republican opponent, too.  My team and I need to close this gap before ton…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 6:10 PM

What we're up against

Donald Trump’s continued grip on the Republican Party - and what it means for my race. Hey friends, I’ll be honest - for Democrats like me running for re-election, the first Republican presidential primary debate was all we needed to really start the 2024 campaign in earnest.   Just look at what De…

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM

The student debt crisis (and how you can find relief)

The student debt crisis (and how you can find relief) Addressing this national crisis ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ …

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community Expanding access to mental health services, health care, and more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 12:10 AM

REMINDER: Mifepristone is still safe, effective, and widely available!

And I’m going to keep fighting to make sure it stays that way Friends, you likely saw this news about the latest in the court battles around abortion medication, but I want to flag this very important reminder: Mifepristone is still safe, effective, and widely available.  And I’m going to keep figh…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 18, 2023 at 2:05 AM

What the Ohio election results mean for the future of abortion access in America

We need to press our advantage Friends, By now, you’ve likely heard the news that, just last week, Ohioans rejected - by a huge margin - a ballot measure that would’ve made it harder to pass a Constitutional amendment. The election was seen as a proxy for abortion rights - Democrats were working on …

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Fighting for military families

Fighting for military families Expanding access to military housing, child care, and more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 5:45 PM

The hottest month on record

This is a reality not up for debate: The climate crisis is real, and it’s happening right now.  July 2023 has officially been confirmed as the hottest month on record globally.  That probably isn’t surprising to any of us who set foot outdoors last month - or kept up with news story after news stor…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Why I’m asking you for a donation right now

I’m going to be really honest with you Friends, I’m going to be really honest with you right now. I know that may be rare to find in your inbox these days, so brace yourself:   I know it can sound a little absurd on the surface to be asking you to make a $5 donation in July, more than a year before …

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  Team Sara · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 2:30 AM

Here’s where we stand on Sara’s July goal

A dollar donated today goes a whole lot farther than one donated closer to the election. Hi team, sharing a quick update on our July fundraising goal – here’s where we stand: Look, $2,500 may not seem like much in the grand scheme of political cash. But Sara set this goal because if there’s one thin…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

July 29, 2023 at 4:25 PM

The GOP is winning at fundraising

If we’re going to retake the House in 2024, Democratic incumbents like myself are going to have to step up our fundraising efforts to hold our ground.Hi friends, did you see this headline from Politico?   In the wake of that crucial FEC fundraising deadline we had last month, it’s becoming crystal c…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 10:05 PM

Pics from a great July

Can you believe August is less than a week away? Hey friends, I hope you’re having a great summer so far. I can’t believe how fast it’s going - August is less than a week away!  As fall draws nearer, the election cycle will begin to heat up. And with it, my re-election campaign will need to buckle d…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Why I voted NO on the $886 billion NDAA

Hi friends, how are you?   Over the last few weeks, one of our biggest priorities in Washington has been working on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024 - a routine military spending bill that sets our defense policies and funding limits for the year.   It’s an important bill for m…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

July 17, 2023 at 5:16 PM

The Supreme Court has lost the faith of the American people

Friends, I’ll keep this short, but it has to be said: The Supreme Court has lost the faith of the American people.   From the absolutely gutting Dobbs decision that we’ve spent a year grappling with to the slate of deeply disturbing decisions just this month, I know a lot of folks are reeling and s…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 11:06 PM

What it means to be an ally

Friends, let’s talk about allyship. The term “ally” gets thrown around a lot, and for good reason. In the progressive community, the idea of showing up for marginalized groups has become a big part of how we support one another in this work. And of course, this is a critical concept for white and ci…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 6:07 PM

A quick note before the holiday weekend

 Friends, before we head into the Fourth of July weekend (and before you rightfully turn off your email notifications), I hope you’ll read this brief note.  The upcoming holiday is a good reminder that keeping our democracy means participating and protecting it from those who wish to bend it to the…

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  Team Sara · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 3:30 AM

An update on where we stand

sharing our fundraising spreadsheet → Team, our critical FEC fundraising deadline is tomorrow night at midnight, and we’re cutting it really close. We’ve been updating our spreadsheet hourly and thought you’d like to take a look, too.Here’s where we stand: Our average grassroots donation is about $…

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  Joe Biden · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 9:16 PM

June 30th marks our first FEC deadline since we launched this campaign

Will you pitch in ahead of tomorrow's end-of-quarter deadline? June 30 marks our first FEC deadline since we launched this campaign.  What’s that mean? After that, we’ll have to publicly report how much money this grassroots team has raised -- our first chance to really size things up and see how r…

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  Megan via Team Sara · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 10:34 PM

What it means to miss a goal

Hi Team, yesterday Congresswoman Sara Jacobs sent an email detailing the big, $3,500 goal we set for the end of the quarter and I wanted to give some context on exactly what it means if we miss the mark this week. But first, if you didn’t get the chance to contribute yesterday, please consider givi…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 1:05 AM

Three reasons why I need your help this week

Friends - as your Member of Congress, my first responsibility is addressing the very real problems Americans are facing and coming up with real solutions. It’s a responsibility I take seriously and one of the driving forces behind why I’m running for re-election. Last year, when we got word that …

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM

It was never just about abortion

Hey friends,   Exactly one year ago today, the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that our constitutional right to abortion doesn’t exist. By ignoring half a century of precedent to overturn Roe v. Wade, they deemed us not worthy of a fundamental right like bodily a…

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  Sara Jacobs HQ · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 8:35 PM

"Congressional recess" is a misnomer

Will you take this super short survey?  Hi friend,  Sara and our team are about to head into a District Work Period, making this the perfect time for you to share what’s on your mind. Will you take our issue survey and tell us what you want the House to focus on in the coming months?   I'LL TAKE TH…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 1:05 AM

Are you with me in the fight for reproductive freedom?

Friends, later this month we’ll mark one year since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization - the ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. But that ruling didn’t just overturn Roe.  For so many of us, the Dobbs ruling overturned our lives and our futures. It shattered …

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 11:40 PM

Biden-Harris 2024

Team,  Last month, I was so proud to join the National Advisory Committee for the Biden-Harris re-election campaign.  Here’s what I’ve learned so far from my work on the committee - and what I need you to know, too: Our Democratic leaders are fired up for this race. No matter what the GOP throws at…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 6:16 PM

What National Pride Month really means

Hi friends,   Happy National Pride Month! And since San Diego celebrates Pride in July, I consider it a happy Pride season!   Pride is about celebrating the resilient spirit of the LGBTQ+ community while also continuing to demand justice, equality, and dignity. It’s about creating safety and allowi…

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  Sara · [email protected]

June 3, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Thanks - and an update

Friends,  Thank you so much to everyone who showed their support for my re-election campaign during our end-of-May push. Every time I come to this team with what we’re working on - and why I need your support - I’m humbled and honored by how many of you step up and give what you can.  The tough upd…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 5:42 PM

A personal request

I hope I’ve earned your trust over the past three years.  Friends, I know your inbox is likely flooded with requests from candidates today, so I’ll keep this brief - and I hope you’ll read the whole thing. I’m running for re-election to the House of Representatives because I believe that the people …

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  Team Sara · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 3:56 PM

How Democrats can take back the House in 2024

The clock is ticking ⏱ Team,Sara reached out to you last week about our $2,500 end-of-May fundraising deadline, and while we’ve made some great progress (thank you!!), we’re not there yet — and the clock is ticking to hit this important goal. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please consider chipping…

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  Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

May 29, 2023 at 5:05 PM

On Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the countless brave service members who have sacrificed everything to protect our values, our ideals, and our nation - and of the many military families who have lost loved ones.  More than 100,000 active duty service members and 200,000 veterans call San Diego h…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 5:41 PM

An honest email about campaign fundraising

Team - before you sign off for the weekend: I’ve said this before and I know I’m going to keep saying it throughout my career - I’m not a huge fan of asking people for money. There are so many causes, organizations, and great candidates out there, and look - I’m self-aware enough to know that you j…

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  Sara (personal) · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 10:21 PM

How are you?

A note on staying optimistic Friends, this will be a short email, but it’s an important one to me.  How are you? (I’m really asking - I hope you’ll reply to this email and let me know!) On my end - like many of you, I’m sure - it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.  We’re navigating bad-faith “negotiat…

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