Overview
Poliscope ↗$1.69M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$0
Outside support
$5K
Outside opposition
20%
Small-dollar share
82%
In-state share
4
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $1.34M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Jim Costa is a Democratic Representative from CA (District 21). Costa's campaign has raised $1.3 million from 273 donors. Funding includes 0.2% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 81.6% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include SANTA BARBARA INN, AV THOMAS PRODUCE, FORHAN COMPANY. Campaign committees include JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $9,497 (2026)
- AIPAC PAC gave $31,700 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Union PAC
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2024)
- IBEW PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- UFCW Active Ballot Club gave $1,000 (2024)
- AFT COPE gave $5,000 (2026)
- AFT COPE gave $2,500 (2024)
- LIUNA PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $5,000 (2024)
- NALC PAC gave $1,000 (2026)
- NALC PAC gave $1,000 (2024)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $5,000 (2026)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2024)
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 11 gift or travel filings
Money
Poliscope ↗$1.69M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$527K
From individuals
$11K unitemized
$797K
From PACs
273
Donors
avg $1,143
32%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2008 522 donors$1.03M
- 2010 842 donors$1.85M
- 2012 742 donors$1.48M
- 2014 646 donors$1.52M
- 2016 836 donors$1.76M
- 2018 756 donors$1.86M
- 2020 801 donors$2.15M
- 2022 854 donors$2.03M
- 2024 616 donors$1.71M
- 2026 521 donors$1.34M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 16 gifts · 24%$1K
- $200-$499 50 gifts · 3%$13K
- $500-$999 141 gifts · 14%$73K
- $1,000-$2,899 161 gifts · 44%$222K
- $2,900+ 56 gifts · 39%$198K
- Refunds / negative records 3 gifts$-3K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- SANTA BARBARA INN 3 gifts$12K
- AV THOMAS PRODUCE 5 gifts$8K
- FORHAN COMPANY 2 gifts$7K
- HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS 2 gifts$7K
- LANCE-KASHIAN ASSOCIATES 2 gifts$7K
- PACHULSKI, STANG, ZIEHL & JONES 2 gifts$7K
- ROLL INT'L CORP./CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 2 gifts$7K
- SAN JOAQUIN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 2 gifts$7K
- COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 5 gifts$7K
- LAKHJIT S. SANDHU M.D./PHYSICIAN 6 gifts$6K
- CALIFORNIA STRATEGIES 3 gifts$6K
- MANZANITA CAPITAL 3 gifts$5K
- PISCES INC. 3 gifts$5K
- WTRSHD CAPITAL, LLC 2 gifts$5K
- ASSOCIATED FEED 2 gifts$5K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- SANTA BARBARA INN 1 donors · 3 gifts$12K
- AV THOMAS PRODUCE 1 donors · 5 gifts$8K
- FORHAN COMPANY 2 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- LANCE-KASHIAN ASSOCIATES 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- PACHULSKI, STANG, ZIEHL & JONES 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- ROLL INT'L CORP./CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- SAN JOAQUIN DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1 donors · 5 gifts$7K
- LAKHJIT S. SANDHU M.D./PHYSICIAN 1 donors · 6 gifts$6K
- CALIFORNIA STRATEGIES 3 donors · 3 gifts$6K
- MANZANITA CAPITAL 1 donors · 3 gifts$5K
- PISCES INC. 1 donors · 3 gifts$5K
- WTRSHD CAPITAL, LLC 1 donors · 2 gifts$5K
- ASSOCIATED FEED 1 donors · 2 gifts$5K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUNNER, RICHARD V | individual | CA | $12,000 | — | 3 |
| VIEIRA, MANUEL E | individual | CA | $7,500 | — | 5 |
| MICHAELS, LAURIE | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| KASHIAN, EDWARD M. | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| Resnick, Stewart A. | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| SIMPSON, STEPHEN J. | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PACHULSKI, RICHARD | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HACKMAN, MICHAEL | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PERACCHI, DONALD | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| WAGONER, CRAIG | individual | CA | $6,500 | — | 5 |
| PATEL, TUSHAR M | individual | GA | $6,500 | — | 4 |
| Sandhu, Lakhjit S. | individual | CA | $6,000 | — | 6 |
| FISHER, ROBERT J. | individual | CA | $5,300 | — | 3 |
| FISHER, WILLIAM S. | individual | CA | $5,300 | — | 3 |
| MICHAEL, HEIDI | individual | CA | $5,250 | — | 3 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MN | $10,000 | 3 |
| BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CA | $10,000 | 4 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC | VA | $10,000 | 5 |
| ACROSS THE AISLE PAC | DC | $10,000 | 5 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION FRANCHISING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INC | DC | $10,000 | 5 |
| THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| BAYER US LLC EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAYERPAC) | MO | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITEE/TURPAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| BLUE DOG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MD | $10,000 | 4 |
Where the money comes from
- CA 82% · home state$414K
- DC 4%$22K
- NY 3%$18K
- TX 2%$9K
- MD 2%$8K
- VA 1%$6K
- MA 79%$4K
- NJ 79%$4K
- NC 72%$4K
- PR 69%$4K
- FL 59%$3K
- CO 54%$3K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS: $590K across 367 operating expenditures, Dec 9, 2024 to May 13, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY ALLEN ASSOCIATES, LLC | DC | fundraising consulting & expenses · fundraising fees & expenses | $147,699 | 18 |
| SEBASTO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP | CA | fundraising consulting & expenses · fundraising fees & expenses | $89,678 | 17 |
| VISA | TX | credit card payment, see memos below if itemized · visa payment · credit card payment; see memos below if itemized | $87,632 | 18 |
| DIEBERT, STEVEN D | CA | accounting & reporting · treasurer services | $26,500 | 14 |
| KATZ COMPLIANCE, LLC | TX | compliance services | $25,781 | 11 |
| NGP VAN INC | TX | software | $21,189 | 12 |
| DAVID BINDER RESEARCH | CA | polling | $17,500 | 1 |
| KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP | CA | legal services | $8,960 | 1 |
| AEROTECH INDUSTRIES | CA | charter flight | $8,441 | 3 |
| NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB | DC | food & beverages · catering | $7,814 | 10 |
| FRESNO COUNTY CLERK/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS | CA | filing fees | $7,500 | 1 |
| ELBOW ROOM | CA | event catering · deposit on event · food & beverages | $7,018 | 3 |
By stated purpose
- fundraising consulting & expenses 21 payments$152K
- fundraising fees & expenses 14 payments$85K
- credit card payment; see memos below if itemized 4 payments$33K
- visa payment 5 payments$27K
- compliance services 11 payments$26K
- software 17 payments$22K
- accounting & reporting 9 payments$22K
- event catering 7 payments$20K
- polling 1 payments$18K
- filing fees 2 payments$14K
- paid accrued expenses 1 payments$12K
- charter flight 4 payments$12K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY C90018904 | Oppose | $5K 6 filings | — |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,627 yea, 970 nay, 131 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Present | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10557 | To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10593 | To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10514 | Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026 | cosponsor | — | Sep 21, 2026 | — |
| 1567 | Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses. | cosponsor | Health | Sep 21, 2026 | — |
| 1564 | Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day. | cosponsor | Agriculture and Food | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 1559 | Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week". | cosponsor | Education | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 1545 | Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week". | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 900 | Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Emergency Management | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10415 | Food for Thought Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Agriculture and Food | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10473 | Justice for Ukrainian Children Act | cosponsor | — | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 1266 | Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2709 | Save Our Sequoias Act | cosponsor | Environmental Protection | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 4950 | Data BRIDGE Act | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | C00391029 | H / P | principal | $18.3M |
Terms in Congress
| end | type | party | start | state | district |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2005-01-04 | CA | 20 |
| 2009-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2007-01-04 | CA | 20 |
| 2011-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2009-01-06 | CA | 20 |
| 2013-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2011-01-05 | CA | 20 |
| 2015-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2013-01-03 | CA | 16 |
| 2017-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2015-01-06 | CA | 16 |
| 2019-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2017-01-03 | CA | 16 |
| 2021-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2019-01-03 | CA | 16 |
| 2023-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2021-01-03 | CA | 16 |
| 2025-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2023-01-03 | CA | 21 |
| 2027-01-03 | rep | Democrat | 2025-01-03 | CA | 21 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | Luso-American Development Foundation | Portugal (Jul 5, 2026 – Jul 8, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Luso-American Development Foundation | Portugal (Jun 28, 2025 – Jul 2, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2025 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc. and the Rockefeller Foundation | Italy (Apr 21, 2025 – Apr 27, 2025) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Yalta European Strategy Limited and UK Office of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation | Ukraine (Sep 12, 2024 – Sep 16, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Aspen Institute, Inc., and Carnegie Corporation of New York | Ireland; United Kingdom (Aug 10, 2024 – Aug 16, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Luso-American Development Foundation | Portugal (Jun 15, 2024 – Jun 19, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | American Israel Education Foundation | Israel (Mar 23, 2024 – Mar 29, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2024 | travel | Yalta European Strategy Limited | Ukraine (Feb 22, 2024 – Feb 25, 2024) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2023 | travel | Yalta European Strategy Limited | Ukraine (Sep 6, 2023 – Sep 10, 2023) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Yalta European Strategy Limited | Kyiv Ukraine (Sep 7, 2022 – Sep 12, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Luso-American Development Foundation | Libson, Portugal (May 1, 2022 – May 4, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: SANTA BARBARA INN, AV THOMAS PRODUCE, FORHAN COMPANY, HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LANCE-KASHIAN ASSOCIATES. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | CA | 21 | H4CA20082 | $1.34M |
| 2024 | House | CA | 21 | H4CA20082 | $1.71M |
| 2022 | House | CA | 21 | H4CA20082 | $2.03M |
| 2020 | House | CA | 16 | H4CA20082 | $2.15M |
| 2018 | House | CA | 16 | H4CA20082 | $1.86M |
| 2016 | House | CA | 16 | H4CA20082 | $1.76M |
| 2014 | House | CA | 16 | H4CA20082 | $1.52M |
| 2012 | House | CA | 16 | H4CA20082 | $1.48M |
| 2010 | House | CA | 20 | H4CA20082 | $1.85M |
| 2008 | House | CA | 20 | H4CA20082 | $1.03M |
| 2006 | House | CA | 20 | H4CA20082 | $0 |
| 2004 | House | CA | 20 | H4CA20082 | $0 |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.