2026 Elections · South Carolina

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this South Carolina congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Joe Wilson (Republican), Zyon Khalifa (Democratic) and Dayna Alane Smith (Workers).

  • Joe WilsonRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $972K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Joe Wilson's sponsored bills →
  • Zyon KhalifaDemocratic✓ Verified
    $29K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Dayna Alane SmithWorkers✓ Verified

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Joe Wilson supports a strong economy through responsible spending and policies that protect taxpayers and promote small business growth, and he votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and disaster reauthorization 12. He defends Medicare to protect seniors from rising healthcare costs and votes yea on healthcare bills improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 45. Zyon Khalifa supports empowering rural and underserved communities by attracting sustainable industries, raising the minimum wage, and investing in job training to foster economic growth and stability 3. He advocates for transitioning to renewable energy, supporting net-zero emissions, enforcing stricter air and water quality standards, and protecting national parks and biodiversity 9.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJoe WilsonRepublicanZyon KhalifaDemocraticDayna Alane SmithWorkers
Economy & Jobs

Wilson supports a strong, stable economy through responsible spending, predictable budgeting, and policies that protect taxpayers and promote small business growth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Wilson votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and disaster reauthorization.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Khalifa supports empowering rural and underserved communities by attracting sustainable industries, raising the minimum wage, and investing in job training to foster economic growth and stability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Joe Wilson supports a strong, stable economy through responsible spending, predictable budgeting, and policies that protect taxpayers and promote small business growth 1. He votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and disaster reauthorization 2. Zyon Khalifa supports empowering rural and underserved communities by attracting sustainable industries, raising the minimum wage, and investing in job training to foster economic growth and stability 3.
Healthcare

Wilson defends Medicare to protect seniors from rising healthcare costs and supports medical research and the medical community.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Wilson votes yea on healthcare bills improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Khalifa supports expanding healthcare access by reducing the uninsured rate, enhancing mental health services, improving Medicare, and increasing healthcare facilities in underserved areas.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Joe Wilson defends Medicare to protect seniors from rising healthcare costs and supports medical research and the medical community 1. He votes yea on healthcare bills improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 2. Zyon Khalifa supports expanding healthcare access by reducing the uninsured rate, enhancing mental health services, improving Medicare, and increasing healthcare facilities in underserved areas 3.
Immigration

Wilson votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Wilson votes yea on public safety bills including prison staff safety, veterans' rights, bail reform, and violent offender laws.

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No public position found.

Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Wilson votes yea on tax relief and multiple appropriations and budget resolutions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

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No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Wilson supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that strengthens the grid, lowers costs, and promotes innovation including nuclear technology and domestic production.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Wilson votes yea on environmental and energy bills including EPA rule disapproval, diesel emissions, and conservation acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Khalifa advocates for transitioning to renewable energy, supporting net-zero emissions, enforcing stricter air and water quality standards, and protecting national parks and biodiversity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Wilson advocates for a strong national defense with well-resourced military forces to deter threats and support allies, emphasizing peace through strength.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Wilson votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon but yea on defense authorization and veterans bills.

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Joe Wilson supports a strong, stable economy through responsible spending, predictable budgeting, and policies that protect taxpayers and promote small business growth. He votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and disaster reauthorization. Zyon Khalifa supports empowering rural and underserved communities by attracting sustainable industries, raising the minimum wage, and investing in job training to foster economic growth and stability.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Joe Wilson defends Medicare to protect seniors from rising healthcare costs and supports medical research and the medical community. He votes yea on healthcare bills improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Zyon Khalifa supports expanding healthcare access by reducing the uninsured rate, enhancing mental health services, improving Medicare, and increasing healthcare facilities in underserved areas.