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2026 Georgia U.S. House — District 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Contest: US House of Representatives - District 2 - Dem
Candidate: Sanford Bishop (I)
Party: Democratic
Votes: 72498
Result: majority or unopposed winner in the official primary
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FEC committee ID: C00266940
FEC committee name: SANFORD BISHOP FOR CONGRESS
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Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesJurisdiction: Department of Defense (Military Construction, Military Family Housing Construction, Family Housing Improvement Fund, Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund, Homeowners Assistance Fund, BRAC, NATO Security Investment Program), Department of Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (American Battle Monuments Commission, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Department of Defense, Civil, Cemeterial Expenses, Army U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims). The Congressman previously served as the Vice Chair of this committee in the 117th Congress.
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Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesJurisdiction: Department of Defense (Military Construction, Military Family Housing Construction, Family Housing Improvement Fund, Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund, Homeowners Assistance Fund, BRAC, NATO Security Investment Program), Department of Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (American Battle Monuments Commission, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Department of Defense, Civil, Cemeterial Expenses, Army U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims). The Congressman previously served as the Vice Chair of this committee in the 117th Congress.
Congressional Chemistry CaucusThe Chemistry Caucus is a bipartisan group founded by Congressmen Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-04) to help educate members of Congress, their staff, and the public on the importance of the U.S. business of chemistry. This $801 billion industry plays a crucial role in our nation's economy, and the innovations of chemistry make our lives safer, healthier, and more convenient in many ways. Because of chemistry's broad impact, the Caucus will stand as a strong voice in the promotion and advancement of public policies related to the chemistry industry and science education.
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Congressional Chemistry CaucusThe Chemistry Caucus is a bipartisan group founded by Congressmen Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-04) to help educate members of Congress, their staff, and the public on the importance of the U.S. business of chemistry. This $801 billion industry plays a crucial role in our nation's economy, and the innovations of chemistry make our lives safer, healthier, and more convenient in many ways. Because of chemistry's broad impact, the Caucus will stand as a strong voice in the promotion and advancement of public policies related to the chemistry industry and science education.
Congressional Humanities CaucusThe caucus was founded in 2004 to ensure the vitality of the humanities in American life and to provide a forum for Members of Congress to engage in the humanities in current public policy issues.
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Congressional Humanities CaucusThe caucus was founded in 2004 to ensure the vitality of the humanities in American life and to provide a forum for Members of Congress to engage in the humanities in current public policy issues.
Congressional Real Estate CaucusThe caucus is intended to serve as a forum for members of Congress and real estate professionals to discuss federal policy and its impact on the nation's real estate industry.
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Congressional Real Estate CaucusThe caucus is intended to serve as a forum for members of Congress and real estate professionals to discuss federal policy and its impact on the nation's real estate industry.
Congressional Sudan CaucusThe Congressional Caucus on Sudan & South Sudan is a bipartisan Congressional Member Organization dedicated to serving as a central location for information on developments in the Sudans, for purposes of coordinating congressional action and partnering with constituency groups in support of comprehensive peace in the region.
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Congressional Sudan CaucusThe Congressional Caucus on Sudan & South Sudan is a bipartisan Congressional Member Organization dedicated to serving as a central location for information on developments in the Sudans, for purposes of coordinating congressional action and partnering with constituency groups in support of comprehensive peace in the region.
Congressional Textile CaucusThe Textile Caucus was founded to provide Members of Congress and their staff with an open forum to address issues affecting U.S. textile manufacturers and their workers. The caucus works to promote policies and other initiatives that support American jobs and a robust future for U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers.
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Congressional Textile CaucusThe Textile Caucus was founded to provide Members of Congress and their staff with an open forum to address issues affecting U.S. textile manufacturers and their workers. The caucus works to promote policies and other initiatives that support American jobs and a robust future for U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers.
Hidden Heroes Congressional CaucusThe Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers advocates on behalf of the nearly 5.5 million spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones who serve as volunteer caregivers to America's wounded warriors.
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Hidden Heroes Congressional CaucusThe Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers advocates on behalf of the nearly 5.5 million spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones who serve as volunteer caregivers to America's wounded warriors.
Since 2003, Congressman Bishop has served on the House Committee on Appropriations. At the start of the 116th Congress, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee and in the 119th Congress he serves as the Subcommittee's Ranking Member, its top Democrat.
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Since 2003, Congressman Bishop has served on the House Committee on Appropriations. At the start of the 116th Congress, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee and in the 119th Congress he serves as the Subcommittee's Ranking Member, its top Democrat.
Rebuilding the economy of Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District and the nation is Congressman Bishop’s top priority. Throughout his career in the United States House of Representatives, he has fought to create jobs, help unemployed workers struggling to find employment, provide tax relief for working American families and companies, eliminate the estate tax, and bolster the small business sector.
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Rebuilding the economy of Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District and the nation is Congressman Bishop’s top priority. Throughout his career in the United States House of Representatives, he has fought to create jobs, help unemployed workers struggling to find employment, provide tax relief for working American families and companies, eliminate the estate tax, and bolster the small business sector.
Congressman Bishop serves as a senior member of the powerful House Committee on Appropriations. In 2019, at the beginning of the 116th Congress, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
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Congressman Bishop serves as a senior member of the powerful House Committee on Appropriations. In 2019, at the beginning of the 116th Congress, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
For more than three decades, Bishop has served the people of Georgia as an elected official, first in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990, followed by the Georgia Senate from 1991-1992, and currently in the U.S. House of Representatives since his election in 1992. A graduate of Morehouse College and Emory Law School, Congressman Bishop is an Eagle Scout, as well as a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, a 33rd Degree Mason (PHA), and a Shriner. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1969 and successfully completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He then enrolled in Advanced Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) training and later received an Honorable Discharge in 1971.
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For more than three decades, Bishop has served the people of Georgia as an elected official, first in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990, followed by the Georgia Senate from 1991-1992, and currently in the U.S. House of Representatives since his election in 1992. A graduate of Morehouse College and Emory Law School, Congressman Bishop is an Eagle Scout, as well as a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, a 33rd Degree Mason (PHA), and a Shriner. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1969 and successfully completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He then enrolled in Advanced Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) training and later received an Honorable Discharge in 1971.
Bishop is a resident of Albany, Georgia, where he is a Deacon and Trustee of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. He is the son of the late Dr. Sanford D. Bishop, Sr., the first president of Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama, and the late Mrs. Minnie S. Bishop, a librarian. Congressman Sanford Bishop is married to the Honorable Vivian Creighton Bishop, who is serving as the elected Clerk of the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia (court administrator). They have a daughter, Aayesha J. Reese and a granddaughter, Londyn.
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Bishop is a resident of Albany, Georgia, where he is a Deacon and Trustee of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. He is the son of the late Dr. Sanford D. Bishop, Sr., the first president of Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama, and the late Mrs. Minnie S. Bishop, a librarian. Congressman Sanford Bishop is married to the Honorable Vivian Creighton Bishop, who is serving as the elected Clerk of the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia (court administrator). They have a daughter, Aayesha J. Reese and a granddaughter, Londyn.
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Support farm prosperity, food safety, rural broadband, agricultural research, disaster assistance, energy production, and estate-tax relief for farmers and small businesses.
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Working through the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to advance agricultural research, the production of American-made energy, and ensure a safe, abundant food supply.
Worked on disaster assistance, Farm Bill measures, and other agriculture-related federal policy.
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Congressman Bishop led the charge for the successful passage of the FY19 Disaster Assistance Package to ensure rural communities, farmers, and ranchers have the resources to recover from Hurricane Michael and the devastating storms that struck the region.
Support law-enforcement and first-responder resources, prevention programs for at-risk youth, rehabilitation and treatment in prisons, federal hate-crime coverage, and stronger penalties for corporate crime.
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Congressman Bishop is a proponent of providing our law enforcement officials, fire fighters and first responders with the necessary resources to ensure that 2nd District communities are safe places to live, work, and play. He supports funding programs that deter youths from straying into gang and criminal activity. Research has consistently shown that investment in prevention-based strategies that reach at-risk youth before they ever become involved in criminal activity are the most effective way to reduce crime in the long-term.
Maintain a strong constitutional national defense while equipping service members and supporting military families, combat care, and defense technology.
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Congressman Bishop also supports funding for programs that can lead to technologies and techniques for better immediate clinical combat care and address long-term care issues involving limb loss, tissue and organ damage, facial and dental injuries, and reconstruction. He has supported funding the research and development of advanced batteries for hybrid vehicles that will decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil, reduce carbon emissions, and increase America’s national security.
Secured or supported funding for Fort Benning/Fort Moore and defense-related research.
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Congressman Bishop supports initiatives like the Games, Education, Modeling and Simulation (GEMS) Institute at Fort Benning, a cutting edge collaborative effort between Ft. Benning, the Maneuver Center of Excellence, and Columbus State University. The $1.6 million which his office helped secure will help GEMS in developing technology for the defense industry and commercial applications involving modeling and simulation. Its economic impact for the region will be significant, and will save the Department of Defense billions of dollars in military training costs.
Prioritize job creation, help for unemployed workers, tax relief, small-business growth, and protection against unfair trade practices.
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Rebuilding the economy of Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District and the nation is Congressman Bishop’s top priority. Throughout his career in the United States House of Representatives, he has fought to create jobs, help unemployed workers struggling to find employment, provide tax relief for working American families and companies, eliminate the estate tax, and bolster the small business sector.
Supported legislation and funding involving jobs, credit, economic recovery, small-business lending, trade, and district military investment.
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The economy of the 2 nd District continues to benefit from relationships he has cultivated in Washington. The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany was spared closure and jobs were saved due to Congressman Bishop’s efforts.
Expand educational opportunity, college affordability, teacher support, technology, career training, and access to broadband-enabled learning.
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Congressman Bishop also supported legislation to create a State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, which helps local school districts prevent teacher layoffs as well as modernize and repair public schools; a $2,500 American Opportunity Tax Credit to make college more affordable; an expansion of Head Start to 110,000 additional children; and increased funds for education technology and improving teacher quality.
Voted for major federal education and broadband investments.
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Congressman Bishop also supported legislation to create a State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, which helps local school districts prevent teacher layoffs as well as modernize and repair public schools; a $2,500 American Opportunity Tax Credit to make college more affordable; an expansion of Head Start to 110,000 additional children; and increased funds for education technology and improving teacher quality.
Combine conservation and energy efficiency with alternative energy, expanded domestic oil and gas production, consumer protection, water security, and reduced dependence on foreign oil.
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That’s why Congressman Bishop supports initiatives that promote conservation and energy efficiency, utilize alternative energy sources, expand our domestic supplies of oil and natural gas, and above all, protect consumers.
Worked on district water, flood-protection, recreation, and energy-related projects.
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Congressman Bishop has worked on issues from the Tired Creek Project (the construction of a 900-acre recreational fishing lake in Grady County) to flood protection and water security projects throughout the 2nd District. He also supports increasing domestic energy production and a reduction of our dependence on foreign oil.
Make healthcare more accessible and affordable, protect Medicare physician access, strengthen research and prevention, and support broader coverage and community care.
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Congressman Bishop supports initiatives to make health care more accessible and affordable, protect Medicare beneficiaries’ access to physicians, and increase funding for cancer research. He also supports efforts to combat childhood obesity, extend health insurance coverage for the unemployed, expand community health care centers, reduce physician shortages, and improve veterans’ health care. He strongly supports the Affordable Care Act because it makes significant strides toward improving the health and well-being of the citizens of Georgia’s 2nd District.
Use tax relief to encourage economic growth and reduce tax burdens on families and businesses.
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Tax relief is vital to encouraging economic growth. Congressman Bishop believes that tax relief is a bi-partisan issue and has routinely crossed the aisle to do what is best for American families. For example, he strongly supported the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, which lowered tax rates across the board for all Americans and propelled economic growth in Georgia.
Invest in roads, highways, airports, and other transportation infrastructure as a foundation for economic growth and job creation.
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Critical to economic growth is a quality transportation infrastructure. Congressman Bishop understands that area prosperity and job creation requires this as new roads and highways and transportation facilities are essential to meet the needs of prospective industries and attendant population growth.
Voted for or supported appropriations for district transportation projects.
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His vote for the Stimulus Bill was a vote for all his constituents as within it were funds for shoring up transportation infrastructure throughout the 2nd District. Additionally, he has made sure transportation appropriations bills have included funding for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport and various improvements in Albany, Leesburg, Columbus, Macon, and other towns, cities, and counties across Southwest and Middle Georgia.
Improve veterans’ healthcare and quality of life, address TBI and PTSD, support military families, and preserve education opportunities for military children.
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He continues to support legislation regarding the effects that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are having on wounded warriors. Understanding the toll taken on those at home, he is working to determine and develop ways to address and resolve key issues that impact military families. As a Member of the Appropriations Committee, he provided more than $50.2 billion for veterans’ medical care. Additionally, he will look to plan ways to maintain a quality education and access to life-long learning opportunities for military children as they relocate from duty station to duty station.
Used Appropriations work to support veterans’ medical care and military-family priorities.
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He continues to support legislation regarding the effects that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are having on wounded warriors. Understanding the toll taken on those at home, he is working to determine and develop ways to address and resolve key issues that impact military families. As a Member of the Appropriations Committee, he provided more than $50.2 billion for veterans’ medical care. Additionally, he will look to plan ways to maintain a quality education and access to life-long learning opportunities for military children as they relocate from duty station to duty station.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Bishop | D | GA | Yea
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Sanford Bishop is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Bishop | D | GA | Yea
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Sanford Bishop is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Bishop | D | GA | Nay
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Sanford Bishop is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Bishop | D | GA | Nay
Passed
Sanford Bishop is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Status: Passed
Bishop | D | GA | Nay
Failed
Sanford Bishop is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Bishop | D | GA | No
Agreed to
Sanford Bishop is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Bishop | D | GA | No
Agreed to
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Status: Agreed to
Bishop | D | GA | Aye
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Candidate ID: H2GA02031
Name: BISHOP, SANFORD
Office: House
State: GA
District: 02
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1126529.96
Total disbursements: $861582.99
Cash on hand: $447807.95
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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