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 +0.7
National Environment
current political climate
D +8.5
Polls
recent state and district polling
R +0.1
Forecasted margin
D +16.9

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

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 91%
GOP 9%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Likely D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Likely D
District lean
D+10 This district leans strongly Democrat.
Candidates

Democrat Jim Costa (inc.)

Republican Kyle Kirkland

Notes
Top-two primary