Dave Jacobson

Dave Jacobson is a veteran Democratic strategist, media and campaign consultant with over 200 campaigns to their name. In 2016, they became a co-founder and partner at J&Z Strategies, an award-winning national Democratic political media and campaign consulting firm. From 2017-2018, they were a CNN Political Commentator, appearing weekly on CNN Newsroom LA and CNN International. Prior to this, they held various roles in political campaigns, including Campaign Manager for Janice Hahn's Special Election to Congress in 2011, Communications Director for the Office of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn in 2011, Special Operations Director for SEIU in 2010, Campaign Manager for Nick Karno for California State Assembly District 53 in 2009, Communications Director for Citizens for Alan Khazei in 2009, Press Aide for Brave New Films in 2009, and Campaign Manager for Jack Weiss for Los Angeles City Attorney in 2008.

Dave Jacobson attended UC Santa Barbara, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.