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Common Ground Scorecard for Jim Costa

U.S. House

Jim Costa (CA-21 - D)

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Jim Costa, who as a child helped out on a three-generation family farm near Fresno, has focused on expanding markets and the supply of water to farmers in his San Joaquin Valley district, one of the world’s richest agricultural regions. He has served in numerous political roles within the state of California and still grows almonds on his family farm.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Jim Costa)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Top Organizations and Groups

  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Natural Resources

Common Ground Score is

48
Well Above Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
18
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 9 points based on 2023 performance. Top 10% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus.

Communications Commentary

"The only way to find solutions is by sitting down in good faith, holding true to our shared values, and finding common ground."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

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  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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