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Joe
Wilson

Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has represented South Carolina's 2nd District since 2001 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Background

Joe Wilson is a Republican U.S. Representative serving South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2001. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he attended the High School of Charleston before earning a bachelor's degree from Washington & Lee University and a law degree from the University of South Carolina. 2612

Before entering Congress, Wilson worked as a real-estate attorney and founding partner of a law firm in West Columbia, South Carolina. He also served on the staffs of Senator Strom Thurmond and Congressman Floyd Spence, and as deputy general counsel at the Department of Energy during the Reagan administration. 212

Wilson served 17 years in the South Carolina Senate (1985–2001) before winning his congressional seat. He is seeking re-election in November 2026. 2511

Wilson sits on the House Armed Services Committee and has maintained a focus on military and national security issues throughout his congressional tenure. 26

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, South Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
Website
joe-wilson.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 5
    news
    Wilson makes case for his experience in WACH campaign interview

    In an interview with WACH, Rep. Joe Wilson discussed his campaign and argued that his experience makes him the best candidate for South Carolina's 2nd District.

    U.S. Rep. Wilson says his experience makes him the best ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Political newcomer Zyon Khalifa campaigns to unseat incumbent Joe Wilson

    WACH/WPDE interviewed Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa, identifying him as a political newcomer seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Joe Wilson in SC's 2nd District.

    Political newcomer Zyon Khalifa hopes to unseat SC incumbent Congressman Joe Wilson · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 22
    debate
    South Carolina Democratic Party announces Wilson vs. Khalifa debate for October 19

    The South Carolina Democratic Party announced a debate between Republican incumbent Joe Wilson and Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa scheduled for October 19, 2026.

    South Carolina Democratic Party · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 30
    filing
    Wilson campaign finance figures reported through June 30, 2026

    FEC-based race summary shows Wilson's campaign had raised $861,000, spent $723,000, and had $183,000 cash on hand as of June 30, 2026.

    South Carolina's 2nd district · 2026 election - ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Wilson's iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 election. No date or race-specific statement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Huck PAC organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Wilson's iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 election. No date or race-specific statement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted: "Joe Wilson has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." The post urged voters to support Wilson in the June 9 primary; it is an endorsement for reelection, not limited to the November general election. trump.fm · Jun 8, 2026
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB FedPAC) organization
    NFIB announced that its political action committee endorsed Rep. Joe Wilson for re-election to represent South Carolina's 2nd District. nfib.com · Jun 2, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$861K
Spent
$723K
Cash on hand
$183K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2SC02059(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] Political newcomer Zyon Khalifa hopes to unseat SC incumbent Congressman Joe Wilson(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  2. [2] U.S. Rep. Wilson says his experience makes him the best ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  3. [3] Voter Guide Profile for SC U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Joe Wilson(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  4. [4] South Carolina's 2nd district · 2026 election - ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] South Carolina Democratic Party(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  6. [6] H.R.9891 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): PREVENT ESRD Act(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  7. [7] What Trump Posted on June 8, 2026 | trump.fm(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  8. [8] South Carolina Small Businesses Endorse Rep. Wilson for ... - NFIB(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  9. [9] H.R.21 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Born-Alive Abortion ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  10. [10] Economy and Jobs(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2022
  11. [11] Education | Representative Joe Wilson(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2022
  12. [12] Immigration(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2022
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