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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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California 21st District · House

Jim Costa (D)vsKyle Kirkland (R)

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

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155MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Jim Costa

Democrat· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 83.19%

Kyle Kirkland

Republican

War Chest (FEC)

Costa

$938k

Kirkland

$18k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookLikely D

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoLikely D

Inside ElectionsIELikely D

California house — Score 155 | Tip the Scale Blue