What is Sanford Bishop Jr.'s current election status?

Sanford Bishop Jr.'s current term ends January 3, 2027. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Sanford Bishop Jr. raised?

According to FEC filings, Sanford Bishop Jr. has raised $652,418 in campaign funds, spent $566,239, and has $269,040 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

Sanford Bishop Jr.

Democratic U.S. House • Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 2 · Georgia U.S. House Georgia District 2

State: Georgia
Phone: (202) 225-3631
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 33 years, 2 months

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Sanford Bishop Jr. is a Democratic Representative representing Georgia's District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). In office for 33 years, 2 months, , and sponsored 4 bills.

4 Bills Sponsored

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.