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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 21

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

U.S. House · District 21 Vote for one
Jim Costa Democratic · Incumbent Jim Costa is a Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 21st Congressional District, serving since 2005. Full profile → Kyle Kirkland Republican Republican businessman and Club One Casino owner challenging for California's 21st Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueJim Costa
Democratic
Kyle Kirkland
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports regional investment, job creation, and deficit reduction Voted 69 yes · 21 no · 4 missedCut regulation and taxes; reduce government market intervention
HousingSupports expanding affordable and farmworker housing access Voted 4 yes · 1 no Reduce regulation and mismanagement to lower housing costs
Health careSupports expanding affordable healthcare and lowering drug costs Voted 22 yes · 9 no · 2 missedEnd over-regulation; supports optional public insurance option
ImmigrationSupports path to citizenship for Dreamers and farmworkers, bipartisan reform Voted 8 yes · 17 no Secure southern border; support only legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports legal access to abortion and reproductive healthcare Voted 4 no Pro-life with exceptions; abortion is a state issue not federal
EducationSupports federal education funding and protecting school resources Voted 18 yes · 11 no · 1 missedSchool choice, parental empowerment, eliminate Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment and emissions reduction Voted 62 yes · 50 no · 3 missedSupports climate action through international cooperation, not mandates
Crime & public safetySupports increased law enforcement funding and crime prevention Voted 54 yes · 19 no · 5 missedSupports police funding; opposes redirecting funds from law enforcement
Taxes & budgetOpposes Republican tax cuts paired with deep spending cuts Voted 24 yes · 32 no · 5 missedSupports cutting taxes and reducing regulation on working families
GunsSupports gun-safety measures including assault weapons ban and background checks Voted 2 yes · 6 no Supports Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports voting rights and democratic norms Voted 7 yes · 9 no Supports photo ID to vote; opposes abolishing Electoral College
Foreign policy & defenseSupports allied relationships and congressional oversight of military force Voted 76 yes · 21 no · 14 missedSelective global democracy promotion; strong support for Israel; CCP is a threat

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