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Summary

Representative Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (GA) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House - District 2
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Vivian; 1 Stepchild: Aayesha
Birth Date: 02/04/1947
Birth Place: Mobile, AL
Home City: Albany, GA
Religion: Baptist

Recent Public Statements

Bishop Statement on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

May 16, 2012 - BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of ...

Bishop Celebrates 150th Birthday of USDA

May 15, 2012 - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture: "Today, ...

Letter to The Honorable Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General

May 9, 2012 - Today, 104 members of the House of Representatives sent one message to United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe: do not close any post offices or ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 54.8%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 42%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 59%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $632,271.00
Total Spent $349,303.54
Cash On Hand $303,471.42
Debt $15,500.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
sanford.bishop_jr@elections.facebook.com

Key Staff Email
dblackwell@sanfordbishop.com

Key Staff Email
kdouglass@sanfordbishop.com

Campaign Website
http://www.sanfordbishop.com/

Campaign Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/2010BISHOP4CONGRESS

Campaign Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/sanfordbishop?sk=info

Campaign
Post Office Box 909
Columbus, GA 31902
Phone: 229-446-7411

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://bishop.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://bishop.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/sanfordbishop?ref=ts

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/sanfordbishop

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepSanfordBishop

Washington, D.C.
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3631
Fax: 202-225-2203

District
235 Roosevelt Avenue Albany Towers
Suite 114
Albany, GA 31701
Phone: 229-439-8067
Fax: 229-436-2099

District
18 Ninth Street
Suite 201
Columbus, GA 31901
Phone: 706-320-9477
Fax: 706-320-9479

District
137 East Jackson Street

Thomasville, GA 37192
Phone: 229-226-7789
Fax: 229-226-7860

Key Staff
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1002
Phone: 202-225-3631
Fax: 202-225-2203

Key Staff
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1002
Phone: 202-225-3631
Fax: 202-225-2203

Key Staff
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1002
Phone: 202-225-3631
Fax: 202-225-2203

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