Scott Peters (politician)
Scott Peters | |
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Official Portrait, 116th Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Bilbray |
| Constituency | 52nd district (2013–2023) 50th district (2023–present) |
| President of San Diego City Council | |
| In office December 2006 – December 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Ben Hueso |
| Member of San Diego City Council from the 1st district | |
| In office December 2000 – December 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Mathis |
| Succeeded by | Sherri Lightner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Scott Harvey Peters June 17, 1958 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lynn Gorguze (m. 1986) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Duke University (BA) New York University (JD) |
| Signature | |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Scott Harvey Peters (born June 17, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative from California's 50th congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 52nd congressional district from 2013 to 2023. His district includes both coastal and central portions of San Diego, as well as the suburbs of Poway and Coronado.
A member of the Democratic Party, Peters served two terms on the San Diego City Council from 2000 to 2008, and was the first person to hold the post of president of the city council, which he did from 2006 to 2008. He served as a commissioner for the Unified Port of San Diego before becoming a member of Congress.