South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District is represented by Joe Wilson (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of South Carolina’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
743,300
Median Household Income
$72,306
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+14
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Joe Wilson and South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
Joe Wilson, a member of the Republican Party, represents South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District and has held the seat since December 18, 2001. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-2452. Official site: joewilson.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Joe Wilson (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since December 18, 2001
Joe Wilson currently represents South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Joe Wilson, Republican Incumbent
- Zyon Khalifa, Democratic
- Dayna Alane Smith, Workers
Source: South Carolina Election Commission, candidate listing, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Monday, October 5 Application must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Sunday, October 4 Passed |
| Register in person | Friday, October 2 Passed |
| Early in-person voting | October 19 to October 31 Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday, October 25. |
| Request a mail ballot | Friday, October 23 Request by 5 p.m. on October 23. Voting by mail requires a qualifying reason. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 7 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the South Carolina voter lookup. Dates come from the South Carolina election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in South Carolina are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for South Carolina: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
1436 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2452
Online
Committee Assignments
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
About This District
The district covers all of Lexington, Aiken, and Barnwell counties and parts of Richland and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina. Its largest cities are Columbia (about 137,000), Aiken (about 32,000), North Augusta (about 24,000), and Lexington (about 24,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
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- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District?
Joe Wilson (R) represents South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Joe Wilson a member of?
Joe Wilson is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Joe Wilson?
You can reach Joe Wilson by phone at 202-225-2452 or through their official website at https://joewilson.house.gov.
When does Joe Wilson's current term end?
Joe Wilson's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District?
South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District is located in the state of South Carolina and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Joe Wilson represent?
Joe Wilson has represented South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District since December 18, 2001. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Joe Wilson's district?
The boundary map for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Joe Wilson on?
Joe Wilson sits on House Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Joe Wilson still in Congress?
This site shows Joe Wilson holding South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in South Carolina
ZIP Codes in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
This congressional district contains 68 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
37 of these ZIP codes also extend into another South Carolina district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 29006 (also in the 3rd), 29016 (also in the 5th and 6th), 29036 (also in the 3rd), 29039 (also in the 6th), 29044 (also in the 6th), 29045 (also in the 5th), 29052 (also in the 6th), 29053 (also in the 6th).
- 29006
- 29016
- 29033
- 29036
- 29038
- 29039
- 29044
- 29045
- 29052
- 29053
View all 68 ZIP codes in this district
- 29006
- 29016
- 29033
- 29036
- 29038
- 29039
- 29044
- 29045
- 29052
- 29053
- 29054
- 29063
- 29070
- 29072
- 29073
- 29075
- 29078
- 29105
- 29107
- 29112
- 29113
- 29115
- 29118
- 29123
- 29129
- 29130
- 29137
- 29146
- 29160
- 29164
- 29169
- 29170
- 29172
- 29177
- 29180
- 29203
- 29204
- 29205
- 29206
- 29207
- 29209
- 29210
- 29212
- 29223
- 29229
- 29801
- 29803
- 29805
- 29809
- 29812
- 29816
- 29817
- 29826
- 29828
- 29829
- 29831
- 29832
- 29834
- 29836
- 29841
- 29842
- 29843
- 29847
- 29849
- 29851
- 29853
- 29856
- 29860
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Darline Graham (R), Tim Scott (R)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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