California's 21st Congressional District (CA-21)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Jim Costa, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes parts of Fresno and Tulare counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 758,000, a median household income of $64,764, and a median age of 31.9. Of residents 25 and older, 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Jim Costa

U.S. Representative for California's 21st District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

California uses a new congressional map in 2026: AB 604 (Proposition 50), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025.

The 2026 election for CA-21 uses the new map's CA-21; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Costa has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-21 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-21 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Jim Costa (incumbent)	Democratic	$1,338,630	$938,779	Jun 30
Lorenzo Rios	Republican	$430,377	$64,753	Jun 30
Kyle Kirkland	Republican	$338,971	$17,934	Jun 30
Lance Alvin Kruse	None	$1,900	$160	Mar 31
Eric Garcia	Democratic	$613	$19	Jun 30