2026 midterms · South Carolina · November 3
South Carolina’s 2nd District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026: Zyon Khalifa (D), Joe Wilson (R, incumbent) and Dayna Alane Smith (Workers Party). Now held by Joe Wilson (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina 2 | Solid R Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R Each forecaster for South Carolina 2
| Zyon Khalifa | Joe Wilson (inc.) | Dayna Alane Smith (Workers Party) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zyon Khalifa (D), Joe Wilson (R, incumbent) and Dayna Alane Smith (Workers Party).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in South Carolina?
Check your registration on South Carolina’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.