South Carolina — 2nd District

Zyon Khalifa

Supports minimum wage increase and workforce investment

Khalifa advocates raising the minimum wage so full-time workers achieve financial stability. His platform focuses on empowering rural and underserved communities by providing grants and low-interest loans to small businesses, attracting sustainable industries, and building job training partnerships.

• Implement a minimum wage increase to ensure financial stability for full-time workers.
• Provide grants and low-interest loans to help small businesses thrive and create jobs.
• Attract sustainable industries to rural and overlooked areas.
• Develop job training partnerships between local businesses and educational institutions.

“Implement a minimum wage increase so that full-time workers can achieve financial stability and support their families.”

“Focus on attracting sustainable industries to rural and overlooked areas, ensuring quality job opportunities that uplift local economies.”

Joe Wilson

Supports fiscal restraint and right-to-work laws

Wilson emphasizes reining in federal spending, lowering costs, and establishing predictable federal budgeting. He sponsors national Right to Work legislation prohibiting mandatory union dues and signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

• Sponsors national Right to Work legislation to prevent mandatory union dues.
• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge committing to oppose tax increases.
• Supports policies to eliminate federal spending waste and balance the national budget.
• Voted for the H.R. 1 reconciliation bill and 2025 budget resolution framework.

“Additionally, Joe sponsors the Right to Work legislation, which prevents employees from being forced to pay union dues. South Carolina succeeds as a Right to Work state.”

“He supports policies that rein in Washington’s waste, protect taxpayers, and put the country on a path to a genuinely balanced budget.”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports expanding healthcare coverage and mental health services

Khalifa seeks to lower South Carolina's uninsured rate through targeted outreach and enrollment in existing health programs. He advocates expanding hospitals in rural areas, strengthening Medicare, and broadening access to mental health services.

• Reduce the state's uninsured rate (approximately 9%) through enhanced outreach.
• Expand healthcare facilities and hospitals in underserved rural communities.
• Enhance and strengthen Medicare coverage.
• Broaden availability and access to mental health services.

“Focus on reducing the approximately nine percent of South Carolinians who are uninsured by enhancing outreach and enrollment efforts for available health programs.”

“Work to increase the number of hospitals and healthcare services in underserved areas, improving access to quality medical care for all communities.”

Joe Wilson

Supports protecting Medicare and medical innovation

Wilson positions himself as a long-term defender of Medicare, committed to protecting seniors from rising healthcare expenses. He supports medical research and innovation to lower overall costs.

• Protects Medicare coverage and works to prevent rising healthcare costs for seniors.
• Supports medical research and healthcare community development.
• Encourages innovation as the primary mechanism to reduce healthcare expenses.

“As a long term defender of Medicare, Congressman Wilson is committed to ensuring seniors do not suffer rising costs of healthcare, and that their coverage is protected.”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports public school funding and higher teacher pay

Khalifa calls for significant investment in public education, including competitive salaries to address teacher shortages. He advocates upgrading school facilities and expanding afterschool academic programs.

• Raise teacher salaries to competitive levels to attract and retain talent.
• Increase public school funding to modernize facilities and classroom resources.
• Implement recruitment programs to solve the teacher shortage.
• Expand afterschool programs offering academic support and safe environments.

“Advocate for competitive salaries that recognize the vital role teachers play in shaping future generations, making teaching a more attractive profession.”

“Prioritize increased funding for public schools to improve facilities, classroom resources, and educational programs, ensuring every student has access to quality education.”

Joe Wilson

Supports school choice and parent-driven education

Wilson advocates for school choice policies and parent-guided educational decisions. Drawing on his committee role on Education and the Workforce, he emphasizes quality educators and facilities.

• Promotes school choice initiatives for families.
• Advocates for parent-driven decision-making in education.
• Serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

“As the husband of a former educator, Joe stands for parent-driven education with quality educators and facilities, preparing future generations for challenges and opportunities.”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports clean energy transition and net-zero emissions

Khalifa supports transitioning energy production to solar and wind power to lower carbon emissions and meet net-zero greenhouse targets. He also advocates stricter air and water quality standards and land conservation.

• Promote solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources.
• Support legislation targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by a set target year.
• Enforce stricter air quality standards and drinking water protections.
• Protect and expand national parks, public lands, and biodiversity initiatives.

“Advocating for policies that promote solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.”

“Supporting legislation that aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by a specified target year.”

Joe Wilson

Supports all-of-the-above energy and nuclear technology

Wilson advocates an all-of-the-above energy strategy to achieve American energy independence, emphasizing small modular reactors and next-generation nuclear technology. He voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) to expand oil, gas, and coal production.

• Champion expansion of small modular reactors and advanced nuclear energy.
• Support domestic oil, natural gas, and coal production to lower energy costs.
• Voted for H.R. 1 (Lower Energy Costs Act) to streamline energy project permitting.

“Joe Wilson supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that strengthens America’s grid, lowers costs, and promotes innovation for American energy independence..”

“He is a leading voice for expanding energy infrastructure—including small modular reactors, next-generation nuclear technology, and responsible domestic production.”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports streamlined immigration reform and ICE oversight

Khalifa advocates for a secure and humane immigration system that clears processing backlogs and guarantees due process. He supports reforming ICE to focus enforcement on serious public safety threats while increasing detention facility oversight.

• Clear immigration processing backlogs to resolve legal cases faster.
• Prioritize ICE enforcement on serious public safety threats over working families.
• Increase oversight, transparency, and due process in detention facilities.
• Establish a clear, streamlined legal process for rule-following applicants.

“We deserve an immigration system that is secure, efficient, and humane, one that enforces the law while also reflecting our values as a nation.”

“Prioritize enforcement on serious public safety threats, not families and workers contributing to our communities”

Joe Wilson

Supports strict enforcement and citizenship verification

Wilson consistently votes for enhanced border security and stricter enforcement mandates. He voted for the Laken Riley Act, mandatory citizenship proof for voter registration, and strict deportation rules for non-citizens convicted of DUIs.

• Voted for the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) requiring DHS detention of unauthorized immigrants arrested for theft crimes.
• Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
• Voted for H.R. 875 making DUI convictions grounds for deportation or inadmissibility.

“The Laken Riley Act (S.5) was a bill passed by the 119th Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump (R) on 1/29/2025, which required the Department of Homeland Security to detain certain individuals residing in the United States without legal permission who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports reproductive healthcare, equal pay, and paid leave

Khalifa treats women's rights as fundamental human rights, prioritizing access to reproductive healthcare and maternal care. He supports federal paid maternity leave, affordable childcare, equal pay enforcement, and increased resources for domestic violence survivors.

• Protect reproductive healthcare access, including contraception and maternal care funding.
• Enact mandatory paid maternity leave and expand affordable childcare.
• Enforce equal pay for equal work in workplaces.
• Strengthen resources and protection for domestic violence survivors.

“Protecting access to reproductive healthcare, including contraception, sufficient funding for alternatives, focusing on the mental and physical health of mothers.”

“Supporting working families through enacting a mandatory paid maternity leave and affordable childcare.”

Joe Wilson

Supports restricting male participation in female sports

Wilson supports traditional conservative policy on athletic participation, voting for federal legislation that restricts female school sports programs to biological females.

• Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28).

“The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives on 1/14/2025 that would prohibit school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose sex was male to participate in programs for women or girls.”

Zyon Khalifa

Emphasizes Air Force background and rejects lobby influence

Khalifa highlights his 2020–2025 service in the U.S. Air Force. On foreign policy finance, he explicitly rejects contributions from foreign affairs lobby organizations like AIPAC to ensure focus remains strictly on district constituents.

• Served five years in the U.S. Air Force (2020–2025).
• Refuses campaign donations from AIPAC or outside foreign policy lobbying groups.

“We also do not accept funding from AIPAC or similar outside influence organizations. Our campaign is focused on representing the needs, values, and interests of the people in this district, period.”

Joe Wilson

Supports peace through strength and defense readiness

Wilson promotes a strong military posture guided by the principle of peace through strength. As Chairman of the Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, he champions military funding, ally support, and decisive deterrence policies.

• Serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee.
• Senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
• Advocates strong defense spending and resource support for military allies.
• Voted for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

“Peace through strength isn’t a slogan—it’s a guiding principle for securing American families.”

“He champions investments in defense capability, supports our allies, and insists on clear, decisive policies that deter adversaries.”

Zyon Khalifa

Rejects Corporate PACs and advocates digital privacy

Khalifa voluntarily rejects corporate PAC and outside lobby funding, building his campaign exclusively on small-dollar donations. He also champions consumer data privacy rights and criminal justice reform that shifts focus from incarceration to education.

• Refuses campaign funding from Corporate PACs and AIPAC.
• Funded entirely by small-dollar donors and local working families.
• Supports strong data privacy laws giving individuals control over personal information.
• Advocates criminal justice reform to end the prison pipeline.

“We do not accept donations from Corporate PACs. Corporate PAC money too often comes with expectations that put profits ahead of people, and we believe your voice should never be outweighed by a corporate check.”

“As technology evolves, I support strong data privacy protections so individuals have control over their personal information.”

Joe Wilson

Supports limited government and Trump conservative agenda

Wilson highlights his endorsement by Donald Trump and commitment to conservative principles. He emphasizes reducing federal government size and scope while supporting voting rules like the SAVE Act.

• Endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
• Promotes limited government principles and conservative policy goals.
• Voted for H.R. 22 (SAVE Act) requiring proof of citizenship for voting.

“Joe is committed to the fight for conservative values in Congress. He works closely with fellow members of Congress to enact the Trump agenda and promote a strong national defense promoting peace through strength, creating jobs, and limiting the size and scope of the federal government.”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports veterans as an Air Force veteran

As a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 2020 to 2025, Khalifa brings personal experience to veteran issues, supporting expanded economic and healthcare resources for military families.

• Served in the U.S. Air Force from 2020 to 2025.

“Zyon Khalifa served in the U.S. Air Force from 2020 to 2025.”

Joe Wilson

Supports faster VA benefits and expanded healthcare access

Wilson treats veterans' services as a central priority, citing his background as the father of four military sons. He advocates for faster benefit processing, expanded VA healthcare access, transition programs, and VA accountability.

• Father of four sons serving in the U.S. military.
• Advocates faster processing of veterans' benefits and expanded VA healthcare access.
• Pushes for improved transition services and accountability at the VA.

“His mission is simple: every veteran should receive the respect, support, and resources they earned through their service.”

“As the proud father of four military sons, Joe Wilson understands the sacrifice made by service members and their families.”

Zyon Khalifa

Supports repairing local roads and rural infrastructure funding

Khalifa emphasizes modernizing small-town infrastructure, specifically fixing roads and bridges. He advocates securing equitable federal investments so rural district communities are not overlooked.

• Commit to repairing roads, bridges, and local transportation networks.
• Secure fair federal funding allocations for small towns and rural areas.
• Encourage sustainable, job-creating local development projects.

“Commit to repairing and upgrading roads, bridges, and essential infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient transportation for all residents.”

Joe Wilson

Supports energy grid and pipeline infrastructure expansion

Wilson focuses his infrastructure priorities on expanding energy transmission, pipelines, and power grid capabilities to reduce consumer energy costs.

• Supports expanding energy transmission infrastructure and power grid reliability.
• Voted for H.R. 1 to streamline permitting for energy infrastructure projects.

“He is a leading voice for expanding energy infrastructure—including small modular reactors, next-generation nuclear technology, and responsible domestic production.”