California 21st Congressional District Representatives 2026

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Your U.S. House Representative

Jim Costa (Democrat)

Cities in California 21st Congressional District

• Santa Barbara
• Goleta
• Lompoc
• Santa Maria
• Solvang

Your U.S. Senators

• Adam Schiff (Democrat)
• Alex Padilla (Democrat)

Your Governor

Eleni Kounalakis (Democratic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 21 in Congress?

Jim Costa (Democrat) currently represents California's 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who are the U.S. Senators for California?

California's U.S. Senators are Adam Schiff (Democrat) and Alex Padilla (Democrat). Senators represent the entire state, including District 21.

Who represents Santa Barbara, CA in Congress?

Santa Barbara, CA is within California's 21st Congressional District, represented by Jim Costa (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Goleta, CA in Congress?

Goleta, CA is within California's 21st Congressional District, represented by Jim Costa (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Lompoc, CA in Congress?

Lompoc, CA is within California's 21st Congressional District, represented by Jim Costa (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Santa Maria, CA in Congress?

Santa Maria, CA is within California's 21st Congressional District, represented by Jim Costa (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Solvang, CA in Congress?

Solvang, CA is within California's 21st Congressional District, represented by Jim Costa (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Can I vote by mail in California?

California mails a ballot to every active registered voter automatically. For drop-box locations and additional resources, visit vote.gov.

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Neighboring Districts

• California 20th Congressional District
• California 22nd Congressional District

Key Cities in California 21st

• Santa Barbara
• Goleta
• Lompoc

Major Institutions and Employers

• University of California, Santa Barbara
• Vandenberg Space Force Base

Data Sources

District boundary and city mapping data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Election Commission (FEC). Representative information reflects the 118th Congress. Challenger data reflects FEC filings as of 2026. Last updated: April 2026.

External references: Ballotpedia — California 21st Congressional District | GovTrack Congress Members