California's 21st Congressional District

▲ D+2% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D+9.2
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R+0.3
National Environment
current political climate
D+10.1
Polls
polling in similar districts
R+0.1
Forecasted margin
D+18.9

What Changes the Forecast

We're mostly flying blind here. At this point, anything helps.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 93%
GOP 7%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Likely D
PVI
D+10 This district leans strongly Democrat.
Candidates

Democrat Jim Costa (inc.)

Republican Kyle Kirkland

Notes
Top-two primary