Meet Cara Jacob

I was raised in a small town with a close-knit family who taught me the values of hard work, integrity, and caring for others.

My passion for helping people led me to pursue medicine and ultimately become a neurologist. In that role, I’ve had the privilege of caring for patients and families from communities across Ohio. I am also a wife and the proud mom of two wonderful children, experiences that deepen my commitment to building a better future for all families.

Beyond my medical career, I’ve been an advocate for policies that expand access to healthcare, strengthen our public schools, protect our democratic process, keep our communities safe, and ensure government works for everyday Ohioans—not just the wealthy and well-connected. That advocacy, coupled with growing concern over the extreme legislation and corruption coming out of our statehouse, is what inspired me to run for the Ohio State Senate in Senate District 7.

I believe we can make Ohio a stronger, fairer place for families by advancing common-sense policies that lift up all Ohioans—ensuring opportunity and dignity for everyone, not just the few at the top.