Scott Peters (politician)

Scott Peters
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
Assumed office
January 3, 2013
Preceded byBrian Bilbray
Constituency52nd district (2013–2023)
50th district (2023–present)
President of San Diego City Council
In office
December 2006 – December 2008
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byBen Hueso
Member of San Diego City Council
from the 1st district
In office
December 2000 – December 2008
Preceded byHarry Mathis
Succeeded bySherri Lightner
Personal details
Born
Scott Harvey Peters

(1958-06-17) June 17, 1958 (age 66)
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Lynn Gorguze
(m. 1986)
Children2
EducationDuke University (BA)
New York University (JD)
WebsiteHouse website

Scott Harvey Peters (born June 17, 1958)[1] 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.[2] His district includes both coastal and central portions of San Diego, as well as the suburbs of Poway and Coronado.[3]

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 from 2006 to 2008. He served as a commissioner for the Unified Port of San Diego before becoming a member of Congress.

  1. ^ "Scott Harvey Peters #139827 - Attorney Licensee Search". members.calbar.ca.gov.
  2. ^ "New San Diego congressional members sworn in: Juan Vargas, Scott Peters to begin terms". 10news.com. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  3. ^ "California State Congressional District 52" (PDF). HealthyCity, based on CRC Certified Map. Retrieved 5 January 2013.