Rep. Jim Costa maintains his incumbent advantage for Congress, leading all of his challengers for California's 16th District seat in the money race following the latest filing period. According to the Federal Election Commission, Costa, the eight-term Democrat, is ahead in all metrics of campaign financing: money raised for the...
Democrats Get Big Bucks From Small-Dollar Donors
In any campaign, big money players get the most attention. But Democrats running in California’s seven most competitive congressional districts are vastly outraising Republicans in small-dollar donations, according to a review of campaign money compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics. It’s a display of voter enthusiasm that can pay long-term dividends...