Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who represents California’s 37th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of messages on her social media accounts between February 17 and 18, 2026, addressing the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson and extending greetings for Lunar New Year and Ramadan.
On February 17, Kamlager-Dove expressed her condolences regarding the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, stating: “I’m devastated by the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson. An icon of the Civil Rights Movement, he later mounted two historic presidential runs, pushing the Democratic party towards progress on racial and economic justice.
He amassed a ‘rainbow coalition’ of the poor and forgotten,” (posted February 17, 2026).
Later that day, she extended holiday wishes to her constituents in Los Angeles for Lunar New Year: “Happy Lunar New Year, LA!
As a member of @CAPAC, I’m wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous year ahead!” (posted February 17, 2026).
On February 18, Kamlager-Dove also recognized Ramadan with another message: “Ramadan Mubarak!
I’m wishing all those celebrating in LA and across the world a Ramadan filled with peace, reflection, and spiritual renewal.” (posted February 18, 2026).
Sydney Kamlager-Dove has represented California’s 37th District in Congress since replacing Karen Bass in 2023. She previously served in both the California State Assembly from 2018 to 2021 and the California Senate from 2021 to 2023. Born in Chicago in 1972 and currently residing in Los Angeles at age fifty, Kamlager-Dove graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s degree in 1994.
