Rep. Salud Carbajal, who represents California’s 24th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used his social media platform to address local and national issues ranging from food assistance challenges to job losses and cultural recognition.
On November 7, 2025, Carbajal visited a local food program and commented on the impact of political gridlock on community services. He wrote, “Stopped by Meals that Connect in SLO County to see how they’re providing fresh meals to local families. The Republican shutdown has put pressure on local food assistance programs & I continue to call on Republican leaders to work in a bipartisan way to end this crisis.”
The following day, November 8, 2025, Carbajal addressed recent economic developments and criticized former President Trump’s response to job losses. He posted, “1.1 million jobs lost so far this year — the largest layoffs since the pandemic — and Trump’s solution? A golden ballroom. Americans deserve leaders who care about creating jobs, not spending on luxuries for themselves.”
On November 9, 2025, Carbajal recognized Native American Heritage Month with a message honoring Indigenous communities: “Happy Native American Heritage Month! This month we recognize the rich heritage and traditions of Indigenous peoples and honor all Tribal nations.”
Carbajal has served as a member of Congress since 2017 after succeeding Lois Capps. Before his tenure in Congress, he was part of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors from 2005 to 2017. Born in Moroleón, Guanajuato in 1964 and currently residing in Santa Barbara, Carbajal graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990.
