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Jim Costa OppScore Rating: -1.72

Jim Costa (Democrat, California district 21), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of -1.72. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Jim Costa is the Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 21st congressional district in the San Joaquin Valley. A descendant of Portuguese immigrants with a family dairy background, he has served since 2005. His record centers on agricultural policy, rural infrastructure, and water resources.

Jim Costa rating summary

Party: Democrat
Position: U.S. House
State: California
District: 21
OppScore: -1.72 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Record based, documented on 31 of 44 scored questions

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