Congressman Scott Peters serves California’s 50th Congressional district, which includes the cities of Coronado, Poway, and most of northern San Diego. First elected in 2012, he currently serves on the House Budget Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee, as well as the Joint Economic Committee.

Scott Peters is a civic leader who has made improving the quality of life in San Diego his life’s work. After a 15-year career as an environmental lawyer, Scott’s emphasis has been promoting and expanding San Diego’s innovation ecosystem, tackling the climate crisis by advocating for pragmatic policies, and making government work again. Ranked the 4th most independent Democrat in Congress by the National Journal, Scott Peters understands that most problems have bipartisan solutions and is never afraid to work across party lines to build consensus and get things done.