South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent

Joe Wilson

Assumed office: January 3, 2001

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Joe Wilson (R).

As of the 2020 Census, South Carolina representatives represented an average of 732,102 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 663,711 residents.

Elections

• 2030
• 2028
• 2026
• 2024
• 2022
• 2020
• 2018

See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2030

There are no official candidates yet for this election.

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2028

There are no official candidates yet for this election.

See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R), Roger Pruitt (D), and David Robinson II (D) are running in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Joe Wilson (R)
		Roger Pruitt (D)
		David Robinson II (D)

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See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated David Robinson II (D) in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Wilson (R)	59.5	211,514
		David Robinson II (D)	40.2	142,985
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2%	786

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 355,285
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

David Robinson II (D) defeated Daniel Shrief (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Robinson II	84.1	16,299
		Daniel Shrief	15.9	3,093

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,392
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Brown (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated Hamp Redmond (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Wilson	73.9	34,292
		Hamp Redmond	26.1	12,085

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,377
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See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated Judd Larkins (D) in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Wilson (R)	60.0	147,699
		Judd Larkins (D)	39.8	98,081
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1%	346

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 246,126
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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for June 14, 2022, was canceled. Judd Larkins (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gregory Karr (D)

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for June 14, 2022, was canceled. Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Melissa McFadden (R)

See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated Adair Ford Boroughs (D) and Kathleen Wright (Constitution Party) in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Wilson (R)	55.7	202,715
		Adair Ford Boroughs (D)	42.6	155,118
	Submit photo	Kathleen Wright (Constitution Party)	1.7	6,163
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1%	219

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 364,215
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sonny Narang (Alliance Party of South Carolina)

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for June 9, 2020, was canceled. Adair Ford Boroughs (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lawrence Nathaniel (D)
• Viresh Sinha (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated Michael Bishop (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Wilson	74.1	55,557
		Michael Bishop	25.9	19,397

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,954
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Alliance Party of South Carolina convention

Alliance of South Carolina convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Sonny Narang (Alliance Party of South Carolina) advanced from the Alliance Party of South Carolina convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on April 18, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Sonny Narang

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Constitution Party convention

Constitution convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Kathleen Wright (Constitution Party) advanced from the Constitution Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on January 11, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Kathleen Wright

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See also: United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated Sean Carrigan (D) and Sonny Narang (American Party) in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Wilson (R)	56.3	144,642
		Sean Carrigan (D)	42.5	109,199
		Sonny Narang (American Party)	1.2	3,111
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1%	187

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 257,139
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Democratic primary runoff

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Sean Carrigan (D) defeated Annabelle Robertson (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sean Carrigan	53.3	5,733
		Annabelle Robertson	46.7	5,016

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 10,749
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Annabelle Robertson (D) and Sean Carrigan (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Phil Black (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Annabelle Robertson	41.8	14,168
✔		Sean Carrigan	39.8	13,496
		Phil Black	18.4	6,225

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 33,889
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2

Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Joe Wilson

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Previous election results

2016

See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) faced no opposition in the Republican primary. He defeated Arik Bjorn (D) and Eddie McCain (American) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Bjorn defeated Phil Black in the Democratic primary. The Democratic primary required a runoff, and Bjorn won it by 44 votes. The primary elections took place on June 14, 2016.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson Incumbent	60.2%	183,746
	Democratic	Arik Bjorn	35.9%	109,452
	American	Eddie McCain	3.8%	11,444
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	354
Total Votes				304,996
Source: South Carolina Secretary of State

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Arik Bjorn	50.1%	9,686
Phil Black	49.9%	9,642
Total Votes		19,328
Source: South Carolina Secretary of State

2014

See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 2nd Congressional District of South Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Joe Wilson (R) defeated Phil Black (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson Incumbent	62.4%	121,649
	Democratic	Phil Black	35.3%	68,719
	Independent	Harold Geddings III	2.1%	4,158
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	282
Total Votes				194,808
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

2012

See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2012

The 2nd Congressional District of South Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Joe Wilson won re-election in the district.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson Incumbent	96.3%	196,116
	N/A	Write-In	3.7%	7,602
Total Votes				203,718
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010
On November 2, 2010, Joe Wilson won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Rob Miller (D), Eddie McCain (L) and Marc Beaman (Constitution) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson incumbent	53.5%	138,861
	Democratic	Rob Miller	43.8%	113,625
	Libertarian	Eddie McCain	1.1%	2,856
	Constitution	Marc Beaman	1.6%	4,228
	N/A	Write-in	0%	102
Total Votes				259,672

2008
On November 4, 2008, Joe Wilson won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Rob Miller (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson incumbent	53.7%	184,583
	Democratic	Rob Miller	46.2%	158,627
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	276
Total Votes				343,486

2006
On November 7, 2006, Joe Wilson won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Ray Ellisor (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson incumbent	62.6%	127,811
	Democratic	Michael Ray Ellisor	37.3%	76,090
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	151
Total Votes				204,052

2004
On November 2, 2004, Joe Wilson won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Michael Ray Ellisor (D) and Steve Lefemine (Constitution) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson incumbent	65%	181,862
	Democratic	Michael Ray Ellisor	33.3%	93,249
	Constitution	Steve Lefemine	1.6%	4,447
	N/A	Write-in	0.1%	312
Total Votes				279,870

2002
On November 5, 2002, Joe Wilson won re-election to the United States House. He defeated James R. "Jim" Legg (L) and Mark Whittington (United Citizens) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joe Wilson incumbent	90.8%	144,149
	Libertarian	James R. "Jim" Legg	6.1%	9,650
	United Citizens	Mark Whittington	3.1%	4,965
	N/A	Write-in	0%	57
Total Votes				158,821

2000
On November 7, 2000, Floyd Spence won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jane Frederick (D), Timothy Moultrie (L) and George C. Taylor (Natural Law) in the general election.

U.S. House, South Carolina District 2 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Floyd Spence incumbent	57%	154,338
	Democratic	Jane Frederick	40.8%	110,672
	Libertarian	Timothy Moultrie	1.3%	3,622
	Natural Law	George C. Taylor	0.8%	2,273
	N/A	Write-in	0%	71
Total Votes				270,976

District map

Redistricting

2020-2024

See also: Redistricting in South Carolina after the 2020 census

On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court's Jan. 6, 2023, decision striking down South Carolina's congressional map as unconstitutional. As a result, this map was used for South Carolina's 2024 congressional elections. According to the U.S. Supreme Court's majority opinion:

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A plaintiff pressing a vote-dilution claim cannot prevail simply by showing that race played a predominant role in the districting process. Rather, such a plaintiff must show that the State 'enacted a particular voting scheme as a purposeful device to minimize or cancel out the voting potential of racial or ethnic minorities.' ... In other words, the plaintiff must show that the State’s districting plan 'has the purpose and effect' of diluting the minority vote.

”

On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the South Carolina legislature's appeal of a federal three-judge panel's ruling that the state's 1st Congressional District was unconstitutional. That three-judge panel ruled on January 6, 2023, that the state's 1st Congressional District violated the Voting Rights Act and enjoined the state from conducting future elections using it. The ruling ordered the General Assembly to submit a remedial map for its review by March 31, 2023. South Carolina enacted new congressional district maps on January 26, 2022, when Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed a proposal approved by the South Carolina House and Senate into law.

On January 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 14-8 in favor of the "Amendment 1" proposal. On January 20, the South Carolina Senate approved the congressional district proposal in a 26-15 vote along party lines, with Republicans supporting the proposal and Democrats opposing it. The South Carolina House approved the amended proposal on January 26 in a 72-33 vote along party lines, with Republicans voting for the proposal and Democrats voting against it. This map took effect for South Carolina's 2022 congressional elections. Click here for more information.


How does redistricting in South Carolina work? In South Carolina, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.

South Carolina's legislative redistricting committees adopted redistricting guidelines in 2011. These guidelines recommend that all congressional and state legislative districts be contiguous and "attempt to preserve communities of interest and cores of incumbents' existing districts." Further, the guidelines suggest that districts should "adhere to county, municipal, and voting precinct boundary lines." These guidelines may modified by the legislature at its discretion.

2020

2024

2010-2011

This is the 2nd Congressional District prior to the 2010 redistricting.

See also: Redistricting in South Carolina after the 2010 census

The S.C. Legislature adopted a new redistricting map, and the Department of Justice approved it in October 2010. As a result, South Carolina gained a new, 7th Congressional District.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

2026

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+7. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 7 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made South Carolina's 2nd the 172nd most Republican district nationally.

2024

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+8. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made South Carolina's 2nd the 163rd most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 54.5%-43.9%.

2022

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+8. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made South Carolina's 2nd the 161st most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 43.9% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 54.5%.

2018

Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+12. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 12 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District the 114th most Republican nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.08. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.08 points toward that party.

See also

• Redistricting in South Carolina
• South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
• South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
• South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
• South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

External links

• GovTrack District 2

Footnotes

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)