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Costa eyes run for top Democrat on House Ag, shaking up already competitive race
Brown is considering a bid for the committee leadership post and reports positive responses from Democrats she approached.
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Published Sep 16, 2026
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Jim Costa says he is running to become the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, setting up a contest with Shontel Brown as Angie Craig prepares to leave Congress. Leadership changes could affect stalled farm bill negotiations and farm and nutrition policy.
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Shontel M. Brown
D · OH-11
Potential challenger to Costa for top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee
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Jim Costa
D · CA-21
Candidate for top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee
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