Scott Peters (politician)

Scott Peters
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
Incumbent
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 (1958-06-17) June 17, 1958 (age 65) Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lynn Gorguze ​ (m. 1986)​
Children	2
Education	Duke University (BA) New York University (JD)
Website	House website
Scott Peters's voice Scott Peters speaks in support of the American Rescue Plan Act Recorded February 26, 2021

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 (2006–2008). He also served as a commissioner for the Unified Port of San Diego before becoming a member of Congress.