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Joe Wilson

Rep · Republican · District 2 · SC

Joe Wilson — Republican U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District (official headshot)

Where they stand

Every rated House member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.

Trend vs. medians

Joe Wilson's score per year against the House, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).

By issue category

Joe Wilson vs. the Republican median and the House median, per issue category.

Standout votes

Votes where Joe Wilson broke from the Republican majority in the House.

Detailed score tables

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
80.10
Rep
R
2
2024
73.21
Rep
R
2
2023
82.40
Rep
R
2
2022
72.15
Rep
R
2

Year

2025
100.00
100.00
94.87
100.00
100.00
66.67
97.06
83.33
56.00
100.00
2024
100.00
90.65
100.00
0.00
70.00
64.15
95.89
92.11
21.69
66.67
2023
100.00
90.91
100.00
100.00
100.00
89.47
100.00
90.91
57.50
100.00
2022
100.00
75.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
60.00
100.00
66.67
64.52
83.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Joe Wilson's voting record?

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC-2) earned a 80% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Joe Wilson was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Joe Wilson's lifetime ILA score averages 77%. Joe Wilson represents South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

How aligned is Joe Wilson with limited-government principles?

Joe Wilson earned a 80% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Joe Wilson cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Joe Wilson's ILA score?

Joe Wilson has a 80% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Joe Wilson's lifetime average is 77%.

Has Joe Wilson received recognition from ILA?

Joe Wilson was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.

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