Sanford Bishop

Incumbent

DemocratU.S. House – GA-2 (SW Georgia)

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About

One of Georgia's longest-serving members of Congress. Member of the Appropriations Committee. Focuses on agriculture, veterans, and rural economic development.

Key Issues

AgricultureVeterans AffairsRural Economic DevelopmentMilitary

Experience

U.S. Representative GA-2 (1993-present)

Member, House Appropriations Committee

Army veteran

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Rep. Sanford Bishop (D) is one of the longest-serving members of Congress. Covers southwest Georgia including Albany, Valdosta, and rural communities.

Election dayNovember 3, 2026

Race typeGeneral Election

Registration endsOctober 5, 2026

Early voting startsOctober 12, 2026

Early voting endsOctober 30, 2026

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