Jim Costa

Democrat

Incumbent

Jim Costa

CA-21 primary: first place

$1.4K

JUN 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

LocationCalifornia

SourcesShow

jimcosta.com ontheissues.org kqed.org costa.house.gov coveredca.com bluedogs-gluesenkampperez.house.gov thesungazette.com en.wikipedia.org congress.gov utahpolicy.com wxpr.org theamericanenergynews.com abc30.com justfacts.votesmart.org bluedogaction.org nrcc.org static.votesmart.org cdn.ballotpedia.org clerk.house.gov docquery.fec.gov govinfo.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Jim Costa’s public record and campaign materials show support for targeted revenue measures and opposition to large Republican tax-cut proposals; his voting record includes opposing GOP tax bills and supporting tax provisions that close loopholes or affect capital gains. His stated priorities emphasize funding for job programs, regional economic development, and protecting middle‑income taxpayers while opposing giveaways to the wealthiest and largest corporations.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening and preserving the Affordable Care Act and opposing Medicaid cuts; advocates actions to keep coverage affordable and expand access through government programs and targeted legislation. Prioritizes protecting premium tax credits, Medicaid/Medi‑Cal funding, and outreach to enroll constituents in ACA plans.

Immigration & Border

Supports protections for Dreamers and expanded legal pathways (including legislation to provide status for DACA recipients and farmworkers) while also endorsing measures to secure the border and invest in border personnel and technology. Advocates for bipartisan, “commonsense” immigration reform balancing humanitarian relief with border security.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports abortion rights, opposed the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and is an original co-sponsor of the Women's Health Protection Act to protect access to abortion. His congressional voting record includes votes against legislation to restrict federal funding or coverage for abortion.

Climate & Energy

Supports development and deployment of clean energy technologies (hydrogen, bioenergy, dairy methane digesters, low‑carbon biofuels) and agricultural/soil practices that reduce emissions and build climate resilience while also pursuing pragmatic energy solutions. Backed bipartisan legislation and congressional caucus activity to promote carbon‑reducing technologies and renewable fuels.

Public Safety & Guns

Jim Costa has supported federal legislation to expand background checks, co-sponsored and voted for bills to reinstate or strengthen assault-weapons restrictions, and supported federal ‘red flag’/extreme-risk protection measures. His public statements endorse a multifaceted approach to reduce gun violence, including background checks, limits on certain weapons and school safety measures.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 12, 2026

Jim Costa is in the news after congressional ethics officials dismissed an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct toward interns. His office said he cooperated with the review, and the reports also note an older 1986 incident he previously apologized for. Separately, Costa was among the Democrats who voted for the House-passed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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Articles

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