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Former Congresswoman, 53rd Congressional District

Susan Davis


"I've worked closely with Scott for many years in San Diego and now in Congress, and have admired his thoughtful, balanced, collaborative approach to solving our region's issues. On the federal issues, Scott is pro-choice, strong on the environment, and committed to protecting middle-class values and preserving Social Security."

Former Congresswoman, 53rd Congressional District

Susan Davis


"I've worked closely with Scott for many years in San Diego and now in Congress, and have admired his thoughtful, balanced, collaborative approach to solving our region's issues. On the federal issues, Scott is pro-choice, strong on the environment, and committed to protecting middle-class values and preserving Social Security."

Congressman, 52nd Congressional District

Juan Vargas


"Scott Peters and I arrived in Congress together, and working alongside him and Susan Davis we've built a strong partnership of San Diego leadership. He's immediately established himself as an effective consensus builder, and he's already been central to securing critical investment for our regional economy. Scott Peters is the ally I need and the advocate our region deserves in Congress."

Congressman, 52nd Congressional District

Juan Vargas


"Scott Peters and I arrived in Congress together, and working alongside him and Susan Davis we've built a strong partnership of San Diego leadership. He's immediately established himself as an effective consensus builder, and he's already been central to securing critical investment for our regional economy. Scott Peters is the ally I need and the advocate our region deserves in Congress."

Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore, California's 39th Senate District

Toni Atkins


"Scott is a smart, caring, trustworthy leader who puts people first. He has a base of supporters that spans the political spectrum because they know he is an effective advocate. He doesn’t fight for headlines; he fights to get things done."

Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore, California's 39th Senate District

Toni Atkins


"Scott is a smart, caring, trustworthy leader who puts people first. He has a base of supporters that spans the political spectrum because they know he is an effective advocate. He doesn’t fight for headlines; he fights to get things done."

Mayor of San Diego

Todd Gloria


"As San Diego's first City Council President, Scott Peters established the tone of setting partisanship aside to achieve smart solutions for our city and region. I'm proud to continue that approach today, and to support Scott Peters, who has brought that proven bipartisan approach to Congress to represent our region well while standing up to the divisiveness and extremism that others have used to disrupt effective problem-solving."

Mayor of San Diego

Todd Gloria


"As San Diego's first City Council President, Scott Peters established the tone of setting partisanship aside to achieve smart solutions for our city and region. I'm proud to continue that approach today, and to support Scott Peters, who has brought that proven bipartisan approach to Congress to represent our region well while standing up to the divisiveness and extremism that others have used to disrupt effective problem-solving."

Former Congresswoman, 49th Congressional District

Lynn Schenk


"As the Congresswoman who represented much of this district some years ago, I know what it takes for our area to have a respected voice in Congress, and Scott Peters has the unique combination of personal skills and public policy background that make him an outstanding Representative and effective leader. Scott is a smart, savvy and thoughtful person who commands respect from all sectors –business, labor, Democrats, Republicans and Independents. I have worked with Scott when he was President of the city council and as Port Chairman. As a former port commissioner myself, I know it takes a special talent to forge compromise out of complex and competing interests. Time and again, Scott has demonstrated the patience, the intellect and the commitment to develop solutions which benefit society. He will continue to be a credit to San Diego!"

Former Congresswoman, 49th Congressional District

Lynn Schenk


"As the Congresswoman who represented much of this district some years ago, I know what it takes for our area to have a respected voice in Congress, and Scott Peters has the unique combination of personal skills and public policy background that make him an outstanding Representative and effective leader. Scott is a smart, savvy and thoughtful person who commands respect from all sectors –business, labor, Democrats, Republicans and Independents. I have worked with Scott when he was President of the city council and as Port Chairman. As a former port commissioner myself, I know it takes a special talent to forge compromise out of complex and competing interests. Time and again, Scott has demonstrated the patience, the intellect and the commitment to develop solutions which benefit society. He will continue to be a credit to San Diego!"

Former Senator, California's 39th Senate District

Marty Block


"Scott Peters is an outspoken advocate for keeping higher education accessible and affordable for everyone, no matter their circumstances. At a time when the burden of student debt is skyrocketing and financial aid programs are under attack from the far right, we need to keep Scott Peters in Congress to protect the dream of high quality education for all Americans."

Former Senator, California's 39th Senate District

Marty Block


"Scott Peters is an outspoken advocate for keeping higher education accessible and affordable for everyone, no matter their circumstances. At a time when the burden of student debt is skyrocketing and financial aid programs are under attack from the far right, we need to keep Scott Peters in Congress to protect the dream of high quality education for all Americans."

Former Senator, California's 39th Senate District

Christine Kehoe


"Scott Peters is an effective and compassionate leader who has proven to be a tremendous advocate for San Diego in Washington. We have worked together on a number of issues over the years, including cleaning up San Diego Bay by reducing copper levels. He is a great reflection of the 52nd District and the best advocate to get things done in Congress."

Former Senator, California's 39th Senate District

Christine Kehoe


"Scott Peters is an effective and compassionate leader who has proven to be a tremendous advocate for San Diego in Washington. We have worked together on a number of issues over the years, including cleaning up San Diego Bay by reducing copper levels. He is a great reflection of the 52nd District and the best advocate to get things done in Congress."

Former Senator/Assemblymember, California's 39th Senate District and 78th Assembly District

Dede Alpert


"I’ve known and worked with Scott for several years, while he was on the City Council, and during his volunteer public service to our community and through his first campaign for Congress. He is thoughtful, compassionate and smart, and one of the most skilled consensus builders I’ve ever worked with. His reasonable, determined style of leadership is sorely needed in Washington right now where the rancor has become so intense it is harming our country. I urge San Diegans in the 52nd District to support him and a less divisive style of leadership to Washington."

Former Senator/Assemblymember, California's 39th Senate District and 78th Assembly District

Dede Alpert


"I’ve known and worked with Scott for several years, while he was on the City Council, and during his volunteer public service to our community and through his first campaign for Congress. He is thoughtful, compassionate and smart, and one of the most skilled consensus builders I’ve ever worked with. His reasonable, determined style of leadership is sorely needed in Washington right now where the rancor has become so intense it is harming our country. I urge San Diegans in the 52nd District to support him and a less divisive style of leadership to Washington."

Former Senator, California's 40th Senate District

Ben Hueso


"Scott Peters provided visionary leadership during a time of monumental government reform, acted decisively during destructive fires, and guided San Diego's urban centers through historic renewal and revitalization. He is one of San Diego's most experienced, accomplished, and respected leaders."

Former Senator, California's 40th Senate District

Ben Hueso


"Scott Peters provided visionary leadership during a time of monumental government reform, acted decisively during destructive fires, and guided San Diego's urban centers through historic renewal and revitalization. He is one of San Diego's most experienced, accomplished, and respected leaders."

Organizations

The following organizations, which represent a broad spectrum of grassroots support, have endorsed Scott’s candidacy because they know he is an effective leader who represents them well in Congress:
Past and current endorsements: 
  • American Ethiopian Political Action Committee
  • American Federation of Government Employees
  • American Nurses Association
  • Animal Wellness Action
  • Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Club
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
  • California Association of Highway Patrolmen
  • California Labor Federation
  • California League of Conservation Voters
  • California Medical Association PAC
  • California State Association of Letter Carriers
  • California Teachers Association
  • Chicano Democratic Association
  • Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
  • Deputy Sheriffs Association
  • Downtown San Diego Partnership
  • End Citizens United
  • Engage San Diego Action Fund
  • Equality California
  • ERA Coalition Certified
  • Everytown for Gun Safety
  • Giffords
  • Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
  • International Association of Fire Fighters
  • International Franchise Association
  • International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Southern California District Council
  • Laborers’ International Union of North America
  • League of Conservation Voters
  • Mexican American Business and Professional Association
  • Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction
  • NARAL Pro-Choice America
  • National Association of Social Workers-Political Action for Candidate Election
  • National Education Association
  • National Organization for Women PAC
  • Newtown Action Alliance
  • New Democrat Coalition
  • Ocean Champions
  • Peace Officers Research Association of California
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund
  • Population Connection Action Fund
  • Progressive Turnout Project
  • San Diego Building Trades Council
  • San Diego County Democratic Party
  • San Diego County Young Democrats
  • San Diego Democrats for Equality
  • San Diego – Imperial Counties Labor Council
  • San Diego Jewish World
  • San Diego Municipal Employees Association
  • San Diego Police Officers Association
  • San Diego Union-Tribune
  • San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Safer CA PAC
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • US Campaign
  • UAW Western States
  • Voice and Viewpoint

Supporters

Scott has built a broad coalition of San Diegans who are joining his crusade to bring real change to Washington, DC. His growing list of supporters from all over the district represent individuals from all political parties and persuasions. Scott is the only candidate able to show he has the broad-based appeal in order to win. The following folks (partial list) agree*:

  • Bruce Abrams, San Diego Human Relations Commission
  • Laurie Black
  • Phil Blair, former Chair, Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce
  • Jeff Bowman, former Fire Chief, City of San Diego Watch Video
  • Lynn Bruser
  • Barbara Bry
  • Malin Burnham
  • Francine Busby, Former Chair, San Diego County Democratic Party
  • Gil Cabrera, San Diego Convention Center Board Member and Former Ethics Commission Chair
  • Tracy Cambre Morales
  • Jennifer Campbell, MD, San Diego City Council Member
  • Candace Carroll
  • Derek Casady
  • Dr. Allen Chan, owner, Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
  • Carolyn Chase, Founder, San Diego Earth Day and former Chair, Mayor’s Environmental Advisory Committee
  • Andy Cohen
  • Marcella Escobar-Eck
  • A. Thomas Golden, law professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • Laura Hunter
  • Irwin Jacobs, Founder, Qualcomm
  • Marty Judge
  • Linda Katz
  • Mel Katz, former Chair, Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce
  • Sarah Kruer Jager
  • Lani Lutar
  • Jan Percival Lipscomb
  • Elyse Lowe
  • Mike Magee
  • Carlos Marquez
  • Irene McCormack Jackson
  • Evan McLaughlin, Board Member, League of Conservation Voters
  • Kevin McNamara
  • Mel Merrill
  • George Mitrovich
  • Rick Morales
  • Don Mullen
  • Bob Nelson
  • Jane Potter
  • Jared Quient, Board Member, League of Conservation Voters
  • Allison Rolfe, former Executive Director, Audobon Society and former Policy Director, San Diego Baykeeper  Watch Video
  • Ted Roth, former Chair, Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce
  • Late Marshall Saunders, Founder, Citizens Climate Lobby
  • Ken Seaton-Msemaji
  • Len Simon
  • Nicole Sours Larson, Activist, Democratic Party
  • Deanna Spehn
  • Sid Voorakkara, Community Leader
  • Bill Walton, Former NBA Superstar, Sportscaster
  • John Weil
  • Leo Wilson
  • Tom Wornham, former Chair, Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce

* organizations are listed for identification purposes only

Elected Officials

The following elected officials — representing offices from school board to Congress — know the stakes in this race. They overwhelmingly support Scott Peters because they believe he is the most effective leader for our district:

  • Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States
  • Hon. Barack Obama, former President of the United States
  • Hon. Bill Clinton, former President of the United States
  • Hon. Linda Sánchez, Representative, 38th California’s Congressional District
  • Hon. Juan Vargas, Representative, 51st California’s Congressional District
  • Hon. Anna Eshoo, Representative, 18th California’s Congressional District
  • Hon. Susan Davis, former Representative, 53rd California’s Congressional District
  • Hon. Lynn Schenk, former Representative, 49th California’s Congressional District
  • Hon. John Chiang, former Treasurer, State of California
  • Hon. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State
  • Hon. Toni Atkins, President Pro Tempore, California State Senate
  • Hon. Ben Hueso, State Senator, California’s 40th Senate District
  • Hon. Marty Block, former State Senator, California’s 39th Senate District
  • Hon. Christine Kehoe, former State Senator, California’s 39th Senate District
  • Hon. Dede Alpert, former State Senator, California’s 39th Senate District
  • Hon. Lucy Killea, former State Senator, California’s 39th Senate District
  • Hon. Denise Ducheny, former State Senator, California’s 40th Senate District
  • Hon. Tasha Boerner Horvath, Assemblymember, California’s 76th District
  • Hon. Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, former Assemblymember, California’s 80th Assembly District
  • Hon. Howard Wayne, former Assemblymember, California’s 78th Assembly District
  • Hon. Nathan Fletcher, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 4
  • Hon. Mary Salas, Mayor of Chula Vista, former Assemblymember, California’s 79th Assembly District
  • Hon. Steve Padilla, Chula Vista City Council
  • Hon. Dave Roberts, former County Supervisor, San Diego’s 3rd Supervisor District
  • Hon. Leon Williams, former San Diego County Supervisor, former San Diego City Councilmember
  • Hon. Todd Gloria, Mayor, City of San Diego
  • Hon. Ed Harris, former Councilmember, San Diego’s 2nd City Council District
  • Hon. David Alvarez, former Councilmember, San Diego’s 8th City Council District
  • Hon. Marti Emerald, former Councilmember, San Diego’s 9th Council District
  • Hon. Steve Castaneda, former Councilmember, City of Chula Vista
  • Hon. Carrie Downey, Councilmember, City of Coronado
  • Hon. Barbara Denny, former Councilmember, City of Coronado
  • Hon. Richard Earnest, former Councilmember & Fmr. Mayor, City of Del Mar
  • Hon. Crystal Crawford, former Councilmember & Fmr. Mayor, City of Del Mar
  • Hon. Donna Frye, former Councilmember, San Diego’s 6th City Council District
  • Hon. Jim Cunningham, former Deputy Mayor, City of Poway
  • Hon. Rich Grosch, Board of Trustees, San Diego Community College District
  • Hon. Maria Nieto Senour, Board of Trustees, San Diego Community College District
  • Hon. Bernie Rhinerson, Board of Trustees, San Diego Community College District
  • Hon. Bill Schwandt, former Board of Trustees, San Diego Community College District
  • Hon. Humberto Peraza, Governing Board Member, Southwestern College
  • Hon. Kevin Beiser, Board Member, San Diego Unified School District
  • Hon. John Lee Evans, Board Member, San Diego Unified School District
  • Hon. Richard Barrera, Board Vice President, San Diego Unified School District
  • Hon. Charles Sellers, Board Member, Poway Unified School District
  • Hon. Joyce Dalessandro, President, San Dieguito Union High School District
  • Hon. Dee Rich, former Board Member, San Dieguito Union High School District
  • Hon. Richard Lieb, Trustee, Solana Beach School District

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