Sanford D. Bishop
Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He became the dean of Georgia's congressional delegation after the death of John Lewis. A member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he belongs to the moderate faction of the Democratic Party. His district is in southwestern Georgia and includes Albany, Thomasville, and most of Columbus and Macon.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1947-02-04, Mobile
Education
Morehouse College, Emory University School of Law, Central High School
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the Georgia House of Representatives, member of the Georgia State Senate
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Georgia
Status
Current member
In office since
1993