Jim Costa Secures Re-Election in California's 21st District

The Democrat defeats Republican Michael Maher in a closely watched congressional race.

Jim Costa, a Democrat, has been re-elected to represent California's 21st Congressional District, as projected by the Associated Press.
Costa won with 52% of the votes against his Republican challenger, Michael Maher, who garnered 48%, with 92% of votes counted.
The race was one of the last undecided House races in the 2024 election cycle, highlighting its significance.
Costa has been serving in Congress since 2005 and is a member of key House committees on agriculture and foreign affairs.
The 21st District includes parts of Fresno and Tulare counties, covering the majority of Fresno city and several surrounding communities.