TOP RACE
Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50)
Democrat - California
Running for House
Rep. Scott Peters was born in Ohio and earned degrees from Duke University and New York University School of Law. Before Congress, he worked as an environmental attorney, an economist for the EPA, a San Diego deputy city attorney, and later served on the San Diego City Council and as its president. He was elected to Congress in 2012 and has served since 2013, focusing heavily on energy policy, climate change, infrastructure, and fiscal issues
"Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit is our best chance for economic progress."
- Rep. Scott Peters
POLITICAL CAREER
U.S. House of Representatives (2012)
President, San Diego City Council (2006–2008)
San Diego City Council Member (2000–2008)
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Energy Subcommittee
Environment Subcommittee
Communications & Technology Subcommittee
House Budget Committee
INTERESTING FACTS
Worked for the EPA early in his career
Considered part of the moderate wing of House Democrats
Has served in Congress for over a decade representing coastal San Diego communities
