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2026 Race · South Carolina

U.S. House (District 2)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in South Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Joe Wilson (Republican), Zyon Khalifa (Democratic), and Dayna Alane Smith (Workers Party). The seat is currently held by Joe Wilson (Republican), who has served since December 2001, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Zyon Khalifa

Democratic

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Dayna Alane Smith

Workers Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Joe Wilson

Republican · Since December 2001

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Education and Workforce
  • Foreign Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9451

    To amend the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act to authorize the use of...

  • HR.9450

    To counter Russian trafficking in persons.

2026 South Carolina U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in South Carolina in 2026?

Joe Wilson (Republican), Zyon Khalifa (Democratic), and Dayna Alane Smith (Workers Party). Joe Wilson is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 South Carolina U.S. House (District 2) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by South Carolina and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Joe Wilson, a Republican, currently represents South Carolina, serving since December 2001.

What committees does Joe Wilson serve on?

Joe Wilson serves on House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Education and Workforce, and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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