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Sanford Bishop

Democrat · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Georgia District 2

Sanford Bishop is the Democratic nominee and incumbent in Georgia's 2nd District and has served in the U.S. House since January 19931. He is a lawyer and Army veteran who served in the Georgia House and Senate before Congress and sits on the House Appropriations Committee1.

Where they stand 22 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Cosponsored the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which would raise the federal minimum wage in steps. (2021-01-28) source
  • HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
    • Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 (H.R. 12). (2023-03-30) source
    • Cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 12) in 2025. (2025-06-24) source
  • GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semi-automatic assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. (2022-07-29) source
    • His official website says he is a gun owner who supports reasonable, commonsense measures including background checks to limit access by people whose mental health or criminal history shows a lack of responsibility. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
  • MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
  • Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
  • Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
  • Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
    • His official website says he has championed affordable child care. (2026) source
  • Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
    • Cosponsored the FAMILY Act, which would create a national paid family and medical leave program. (2025-09-16) source
    • His official website says he has supported expanding parental leave and the child tax credit. (2026) source
  • Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • Income taxesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Cosponsored the Death Tax Repeal Act, which would repeal the estate and gift tax. (2025-02-13) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
  • Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production. (2023-03-30) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source
  • Student loansNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted against overturning the SAVE income-driven repayment plan. (2023-12-07) source
  • E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source
    • Voted against an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie to the Fiscal Year 2027 national security appropriations bill (H.R. 8595) that would have barred funds for Israel; it failed 104 to 314. (2026-07-15) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990 and the Georgia Senate from 1992 to 19931.
  • Assumed office as U.S. Representative for Georgia's 2nd District on January 3, 19931.
  • Serves on the House Appropriations Committee1.
  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Georgia's 2nd District as the Democratic nominee and incumbent2.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$1,126,530raised
$861,583spent
$447,808cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $19,920 in gifts under $200$377,718
  • PACs and other political committees$738,750
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$3,500

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC)PAC$15,000
  2. NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION PAC (NCBA-PAC)PAC$10,000
  3. NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION PACPAC$10,000
  4. TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, INC.PAC$10,000
  5. SOUTHEAST COTTON COMMITTEE (SECC)PAC$10,000
  6. NATIONAL PECAN FEDERATION INC. PAC (PECAN PAC)PAC$10,000
  7. NATIONAL PEANUT BUYING POINTS ASSOCIATION PEANUT BUYING POINT PACPAC$10,000
  8. NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  9. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL, AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS PALPAC$10,000
  10. CONCORDIA PACPAC$10,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 6, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (40)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Sanford BishopBallotpedia
  2. Georgia Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 General ElectionGeorgia Secretary of State
  3. Law, Individual Rights, and EqualityOffice of Rep. Sanford Bishop
  4. Healthcare, Social Security, and Support ProgramsOffice of Rep. Sanford Bishop
  5. Bill status: HR 1301 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  6. House roll call: Inflation Reduction Act (final House vote)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  7. House roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final House vote on Senate version)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  8. Bill status: HR 12 (118th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  9. Bill status: HR 12 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  10. House roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  11. House roll call: Women's Health Protection Act of 2022Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  12. House roll call: Assault Weapons Ban of 2022Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  13. Bill status: HR 603 (117th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  14. Bill status: HR 5390 (119th Congress)U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov)
  15. House roll call: Build Back Better Act (House passage)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. House roll call: Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Israel Security Assistance Support ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Secure the Border Act of 2023Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Secure America Act (immigration and border enforcement funding through 2029)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: For the People Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Affordable Insulin Now ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: MORE ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Ukraine Support ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Lower Energy Costs ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. House roll call: HALT Fentanyl Act (2023)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  33. House roll call: HALT Fentanyl Act (2025, became law)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  34. House roll call: Resolution to overturn the Biden student loan debt relief plan (veto override)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  35. House roll call: Resolution to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment planOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  36. House roll call: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  37. House roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act (three-year extension of enhanced ACA tax credits)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  38. House roll call: Stop Insider Trading ActOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  39. House roll call: Massie amendment (Part A Amendment No. 8) to the Fiscal Year 2027 national security appropriations bill, H.R. 8595Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  40. Rules Committee amendment list, H.R. 8595 (National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027)House Committee on Rules