Jim Costa
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-07-1978 | Democratic | AD-30 | 41157 | Win |
| 11-04-1980 | Democratic | AD-30 | 52233 | Win |
| 11-02-1982 | Democratic | AD-30 | 51524 | Win |
| 11-06-1984 | Democratic | AD-30 | 57397 | Win |
| 11-04-1986 | Democratic | AD-30 | 41271 | Win |
| 11-08-1988 | Democratic | AD-30 | 57826 | Win |
| 11-06-1990 | Democratic | AD-30 | 39414 | Win |
| 11-03-1992 | Democratic | AD-30 | 52566 | Win |
| 04-27-1993 | Democratic | SD-16 | 43807 | Lose |
| 11-08-1994 | Democratic | SD-16 | 70329 | Win |
| 11-03-1998 | Democratic | SD-16 | 92163 | Win |
| 11-02-2004 | Democratic | CD-20 | 61005 | Win |
| 11-07-2006 | Democratic | CD-20 | 61120 | Win |
| 11-04-2008 | Democratic | CD-20 | 93023 | Win |
| 11-02-2010 | Democratic | CD-20 | 0 |
| Website: | www.house.gov/costa |
Candidate Biography:
Born: April 13, 1952 in Fresno, CA
1975-1976: Special Assistant, Congressman John Krebs
1976-1978: Administrative Assistant, Assemblymember Richard H. Lehman
1977: Intern, Congressman B.F. Sisk
1990-1994: Chairman, Assembly Democratic Caucus
2008: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
- NOTE: The segment between Route 99 and Chestnut Avenue, as well as any future freeway extension between Chestnut Avenue and Clovis Avenue is named the "Senator Jim Costa Highway". Jim Costa was elected to the California State Assembly in 1978 at the age of 25. This resolution was a "Thank You for your Years of Service". Named on August 23, 2002. - Source: cahighways.org
- Costa was the youngest member of the Assembly in 1978 at age 26.
