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NRCC Challenging Costa's District
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
Published 3 years ago on
May 7, 2021

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The Republicans are gunning for Jim Costa again.

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced they are targeting the Fresno Democrat’s seat for the 2022 election. That could mean more spending independent of the candidate running.

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Costa, D-Fresno, isn’t surprised.

“I’ve been targeted before. You know, I think they want to spread the playing field as far as they can,” Costa said.

One GOP candidate has emerged — Madera businessman David Giglio. He said he is doubling his personal loans to the campaign from $100,000 to $200,000.

“Together, we can retire Jim Cosa and send someone to Washington who will represent Valley Values, not Costa’s San Francisco values,” Giglio said in a news release.

Giglio’s campaign figures didn’t impress Costa.

“I’ve raised more money in that same time period. And I raised it. I didn’t write myself a check,” Costa said.

David Giglio

According to FEC data, in the first quarter of 2021, Costa raised $70,498 with no loans. Giglio raised $16,501 in the same period aside from his self-loan.

While Costa has had some close calls from Republican challengers in 2010 and 2014, he’s won his last three general elections by at least 15 percentage points each time.

The exact boundaries of Costa’s district won’t be known until later this year. Living in a congressional district is not a prerequisite to run.

Either way, Costa said he’s in for 2022.

 


Also in Politics 101: 

  • A delay in Measure C renewal?
  • Local GOP, Dem groups holding fundraisers in different ways.

Will Measure C Renewal Be on 2022 Ballot?

Is there a chance the renewal of Measure C won’t be on the 2022 ballot?

The half-percent sales Fresno County tax is used for a variety of transportation projects such as expanding roads and funding mass transit. First passed in 1986, voters renewed Measure C for another 20 years in 2006.

Measure C proponents are working on a third extension, to take it beyond its June 2027 expiration date. Any action would need two-thirds support from voters.

At the Fresno Council of Governments meeting last month, there was discussion that the renewal might not be on the ballot until 2024.

Fresno COG and the Fresno County Transportation Authority are the two public agencies that operate Measure C projects.

“(Measure C 2022 renewal) was at risk due to the time we lost between March of 2020 and the end of January 2021 due to the COVID-19 shutdown,” FCTA executive director Mike Leonardo said.

Leonardo supports a renewal for the November 2022 ballot. A final decision could be made by the fall.

“In the meantime, others have become interested in delaying renewal to 2024 for various reasons. The renewal schedule will be a topic of discussion at upcoming FCTA and Fresno COG Board meetings,” Leonardo said.

GOP Fundraiser Live, Dems Go Virtual

Both county political parties will hold fundraisers next week. The Fresno County Republicans will be live and in-person; the Fresno County Democrats will meet online.

The Dems meet May 11, 5 p.m. featuring congressmembers Jim Costa and Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands. National political analyst and Valley native Amanda Renteria serves as the host. Tickets can be found here.

Meanwhile, the GOP meets for the Lincoln-Reagan-Trump dinner May 15 at The Vineyards at the California Armenian Home. Former state Sen. Andy Vidak, R-Hanford, hosts with columnist Victor Davis Hanson as the featured speaker. Tickets can be found here.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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