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South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
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
2024
See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)
South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson defeated David Robinson II 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 | ||
| Total votes: 355,285 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
David Robinson II defeated Daniel Shrief 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 | |
| Total votes: 19,392 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Brown (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson defeated Hamp Redmond 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 | |
| Total votes: 46,377 | |||
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2022
General election
General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson defeated Judd Larkins 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 | ||
| Total votes: 246,126 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Judd Larkins advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gregory Karr (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joe Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Melissa McFadden (R)
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson defeated Adair Ford Boroughs and Kathleen Wright 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 | |
| Kathleen Wright (Constitution Party) | 1.7 | 6,163 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 219 | ||
| Total votes: 364,215 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sonny Narang (Alliance Party of South Carolina)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Adair Ford Boroughs advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Viresh Sinha (D)
- Lawrence Nathaniel (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson defeated Michael Bishop 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 | |
| Total votes: 74,954 | |||
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Alliance Party of South Carolina convention
Alliance Party of South Carolina convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Sonny Narang advanced from the Alliance Party of South Carolina convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on April 18, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ |  | Sonny Narang (Alliance Party of South Carolina) |
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Constitution convention
Constitution convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Kathleen Wright advanced from the Constitution convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on January 11, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Wright (Constitution Party) | |
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson defeated Sean Carrigan and Sonny Narang 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 | ||
| Total votes: 257,139 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Sean Carrigan defeated Annabelle Robertson 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 | |
| Total votes: 10,749 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Annabelle Robertson and Sean Carrigan advanced to a runoff. They defeated Phil Black 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 | |
| Total votes: 33,889 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2
Incumbent Joe Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Wilson |
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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 ultimately triumphed by 44 votes. The primary elections took place on June 14, 2016.[1][2]
| 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 | ||||
| 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 |
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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.
| 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
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.[3]
| 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.[4]
| 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.[5]
| 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.[6]
| 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.[7]
| 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.[8]
| 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.[9]
| 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
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:
| “ | 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.[10][11] | ” |
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.[12] 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.[12] 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.[13]
On January 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 14-8 in favor of the "Amendment 1" proposal.[14] 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.[15] 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.[16] 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.[17]
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.[17]
South Carolina District 2
until January 2, 2023
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South Carolina District 2
starting January 3, 2023
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2010-2011
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.[18]
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.[19]
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.[20]
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%.[21]
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.[22]
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%.[23]
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.[24]
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.[25]
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
Footnotes
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Listing for the 11/8/2016 Statewide General Election," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "South Carolina Primary Results," June 14, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, South Carolina"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S, Supreme Court, "Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP," May 23, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Politico, "Supreme Court to hear racial redistricting case from South Carolina," May 15, 2023
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "South Carolina," accessed April 27, 2022
- ↑ WLTX, "Senate moves forward with Congressional redistricting map," January 19, 2022
- ↑ Charlotte Observer, "SC Senate passes new US House districts with minimal changes," January 21, 2022
- ↑ WISTV, "New US House maps in South Carolina heading to governor," January 27, 2022
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 All About Redistricting, "South Carolina," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "DOJ approves new South Carolina map," January 10, 2012
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
