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Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) | ChamberLight

Net Sentiment

+4

6 votes · 119th

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Sitting Representative · California

Jim Costa

Democrat (D)HouseCaliforniaRunning for Re-election

Representative from California, District 21 since 2005. Subcommittee Ranking Member, Agriculture Committee.

Since 2005@RepJimCostaNext election IN 1 MO

D · CA

Jim Costa

U.S. Representative · California · Since '05

Candidate for CA-21(D)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

39Days AwayNov 3, 2026

Participation96%

Party Unity87%

Bipartisan13%

Net+4

Candidate for CA-21(D)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

Scorecard

Good Look · 5

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California Sens. Padilla and Schiff lead bipartisan push to block Yosemite deal

Costa joined California's congressional leaders in opposing the proposed private land exchange in Yosemite.

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Costa eyes run for top Democrat on House Ag, shaking up already competitive race

Costa says he is running to become the committee’s top Democrat.

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Costa eyes run for top Democrat on House Ag, shaking up already competitive race

Costa says he is running to become the committee’s top Democrat.

California Sens. Padilla and Schiff lead bipartisan push to block Yosemite deal

Costa joined California's congressional leaders in opposing the proposed private land exchange in Yosemite.

InfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

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Topics

Bad Look · 1

Articles

2

Total Votes

20

Consensus

100%

+67

Net Sentiment · 6 votes

Most DiscussedCosta eyes run for top Democrat on House Ag, shaking up already competitive race

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Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 21st district; veteran legislator with decades of service in the Central Valley.

Born

Apr 13, 1952 (age 74)

District

California — District 21

Office

2081 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0521

Phone

202-225-3341

Voting Record493 of 513 cast · 119th Congress

Career Timeline12 milestones

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House California-21 (109th)

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House California-20 (110th)

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Quick Stats

ChamberHOUSE

PartyDEMOCRAT

StateCA

In Congress2005–

Congress119TH

Age74

Next Election

39

Days away

Nov 3, 2026

Committees · 2

Agriculture Committee

Subcommittee RM

Foreign Affairs Committee

Member

Contact

Call D.C. office Official website (opens in new tab)@RepJimCosta (opens in new tab)

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