BISHOP, SANFORD
D · house · currently seated · bioguide B000490
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- FEC candidate id
H2GA02031- Internal id
ba9dea15-8e9c-4da6-b5ca-2b04b3b0468c- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), GA-02. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 754,620 |
| People | Median age | 37 |
| Income | Median household income | $52,535 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $29,360 |
| Income | In poverty | 21.9% |
| Income | Unemployed | 6.7% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.481 |
| Race | White alone | 40.3% |
| Race | Black alone | 49.8% |
| Race | Asian alone | 1.5% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% |
| Race | Two or more races | 5.3% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 3.7% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 93.3% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 4.4% |
| Education | High school or higher | 54.8% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 21.8% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 9.2% |
| Household | Family households | 61.9% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.46 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 39.3% |
| Housing | Median home value | $160,000 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $961 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 64.2% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 4.8% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 2.3% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 15.4% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 9.6% |
| Health | With a disability | 17.8% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 83.9% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 13.1% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 76.1% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.7% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 8.7% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,004,630 | $732,805 | $454,686 | $0 | $353,818 |
| 2024 | $1,913,894 | $1,785,250 | $182,861 | $0 | $694,444 |
| 2022 | $3,042,832 | $3,181,143 | $54,217 | $0 | $1,324,782 |
| 2020 | $1,556,371 | $1,456,259 | $192,528 | $0 | $380,971 |
| 2018 | $1,169,113 | $1,273,000 | $92,416 | $0 | $220,701 |
| 2016 | $1,121,630 | $1,070,388 | $196,303 | $0 | $302,973 |
| 2014 | $1,235,548 | $1,100,343 | $145,061 | $0 | $381,057 |
| 2012 | $1,290,956 | $1,301,604 | $9,856 | $40,664 | $431,552 |
| 2010 | $1,485,600 | $1,776,500 | $20,504 | $33,000 | $633,806 |
| 2008 | $1,062,316 | $1,034,544 | $311,496 | $0 | $404,028 |
| 2006 | $818,303 | $745,261 | $283,725 | $0 | $352,347 |
| 2004 | $671,355 | $761,281 | $210,683 | $0 | $337,555 |
| 2002 | $577,577 | $306,026 | $300,609 | $0 | $160,029 |
| 2000 | $1,003,852 | $1,069,838 | $29,058 | $6,114 | $386,084 |
| 1998 | $716,604 | $626,373 | $95,043 | $0 | $226,812 |
| 1996 | $633,343 | $651,521 | $4,813 | $20,774 | $249,491 |
| 1994 | $493,190 | $473,931 | $22,992 | $0 | $228,338 |
| 1992 | $354,989 | $351,252 | $3,737 | $74,552 | $158,929 |
Elections
- 1992 general house · GA-2 — won
- 1994 general house · GA-2 — won
- 1996 general house · GA-2 — won
- 1998 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2000 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2002 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2004 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2006 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2008 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2010 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2012 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2014 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2016 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2018 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2020 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2022 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2024 general house · GA-2 — won
- 2026 general house · GA-2 — running
Committees
- SANFORD BISHOP FOR CONGRESS — principal · type H
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
NAY on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
YEA on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
NAY on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- cosponsor · 2026-05-14 — HR 8750 — COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026
- sponsor · 2026-04-22 — HRES 1206 — Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
- cosponsor · 2026-04-14 — HR 2555 — Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025
- sponsor · 2026-04-09 — HRES 1157 — Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
- cosponsor · 2026-04-09 — HR 4606 — Ally’s Act
- sponsor · 2026-03-03 — HR 7761 — Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act
- sponsor · 2026-03-03 — HR 7762 — Protecting Our Produce Act
- cosponsor · 2026-02-09 — HR 7417 — Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
- cosponsor · 2026-01-20 — HR 5271 — Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
- cosponsor · 2026-01-13 — HR 1628 — 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,487 | $0 | 2 |
| 2022 | $474,276 | $0 | 31 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC | support | $59,249 | Radio Ad |
| — | CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC | support | $77,444 | Digital Ad |
| 2024-09-06 | WITH HONOR FUND II, INC. | support | $500 | Billboard Advertising: Production Costs |
| 2024-08-26 | WITH HONOR FUND II, INC. | support | $4,987 | Billboard Advertising |
| 2022-10-28 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $14,340 | Estimated Cost - Radio Advertising |
| 2022-10-26 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $1,800 | Estimated Cost - Digital Ads |
| 2022-10-25 | HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN EQUALITY VOTES PAC | support | $14 | Signs |
| 2022-10-23 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $1,750 | Estimated Cost - Newspaper Advertising |
| 2022-10-23 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $918 | Estimated Cost - Newspaper Advertising |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $16 | In-Kind Received: Estimated Cost - Texting Services |
| 2022-10-21 | CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC | support | $77,444 | Digital Ad |
| 2022-10-21 | CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC | support | $59,249 | Radio Ad |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $6,000 | Estimated Cost - Digital Advertising |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $6,000 | Estimated Cost - Digital Advertising |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $3,300 | Estimated Cost - Digital Advertising |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $6,000 | Estimated Cost - Digital Advertising |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $16 | Estimated Cost - Texting Services |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $16 | Estimated Cost - Texting Services |
| 2022-10-21 | UNITED WE CAN | support | $3,300 | In-Kind Received: Estimated Cost - Digital Advertising |
| 2022-10-19 | COMMUNITY CHANGE VOTERS | support | $30 | Ride Share Services |
| 2022-10-19 | COMMUNITY CHANGE VOTERS | support | $373 | Reimbursed Ride Share Services - See Memo's |
| 2022-10-19 | COMMUNITY CHANGE VOTERS | support | $373 | Reimbursed Ride Share Services - See Memo's |
| 2022-10-19 | COMMUNITY CHANGE VOTERS | support | $180 | Ride Share Services |
| 2022-10-19 | COMMUNITY CHANGE VOTERS | support | $164 | Ride Share Services |
| 2022-10-19 | COMMUNITY CHANGE VOTERS | support | $180 | Ride Share Services |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee SANFORD BISHOP FOR CONGRESS.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOWLER, KATHY | KATHY FOWLER AGENCY · INSURANCE AGENT | MEMPHIS, TX | 1 | $2,500 |
| HARGROVE, RAFORD | HARGROVE CROP INSURANCE · INSURANCE AGENT | ROTAN, TX | 1 | $2,500 |
| JANSON, DAVID H. | STRATEGIC FARM MARKETING · BUSINESS OWNER | WHITE HEATH, IL | 1 | $2,000 |
| EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER | ANSI · PHYSICIAN | ATLANTA, GA | 1 | $1,000 |
| DRUMMOND, BARBARA | ALABAMA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · STATE REPRESENTATIVE | MOBILE, AL | 1 | $500 |
| FOWLER, WYCHE | N/A · RETIRED | ATLANTA, GA | 1 | $500 |
| RUSHING, GLENN | PETER DAMON GROUP · PUBLIC AFFAIRS | BRAMBLETON, VA | 1 | $500 |
| HUNNICUTT, PLENN | SELF-EMPLOYED · FARMER | MOULTRIE, GA | 1 | $500 |
| DONOHO, JEFFREY R. | DONOHO INSURANCE GROUP · INSURANCE AGENT | MOUNT VERNON, IL | 1 | $500 |
| DONOHO, JOSHUA R. | DONOHO INSURANCE GROUP · INSURANCE AGENT | MOUNT VERNON, IL | 1 | $500 |
| WILSON, JOHNNIE | N/A · RETIRED | SPRINGFIELD, VA | 1 | $250 |
| COOK, HENRY | C&S INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY · BUSINESS OWNER | CUTHBERT, GA | 1 | $250 |
| HARDEN, KRYSTA L | USDEC · PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | ALEXANDRIA, VA | 1 | $250 |
| LATIMORE, MARK JR | FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY · PROFESSOR | AMERICUS, GA | 1 | $100 |
| PATTERSON, SAMUEL F. | N/A · RETIRED | MCDONOUGH, GA | 1 | $50 |
| BOOHER, SAM W. | N/A · RETIRED | AUGUSTA, GA | 1 | $50 |
| PERRY, CALVIN | N/A · RETIRED | COLUMBUS, GA | 1 | $25 |
| CASS, DAVID | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE · PHYSICIAN | ALPHARETTA, GA | 1 | $25 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (100)
Outbound (100)
Clips (3)
Quotes, press releases, and Congressional Record fragments where this entity is the subject. Source: govinfo.gov BILLSTATUS + per-source ingest pipelines.
| Date | Source | Speaker | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | GDELT | — | theroot.com: https://www.theroot.com/the-rich-political-history-of-black-voting-districts-wh-2000105892 |
| — | Congressional Record | — | TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT A. "BOBBY" CLAY, JR. |
| — | Congressional Record | — | HONORING MRS. ROSA MAE WILLIAMS ON HER 95TH BIRTHDAY |