California's 21st Congressional District

No change 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 +1.5
National Environment
current political climate
D +5.1
Polls
recent state and district polling
Even
Forecasted margin
D +12.8
Polls

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

What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time
Dem 87%
GOP 13%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Likely DInside Elections: Likely DSabato: Likely D
District Lean
This district leans strongly Democratic (D+10).
Candidates
Jim Costa (D) (inc.) Kyle Kirkland (R)
Notes
Top-two primary