

Joe Wilson
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Wilson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, BA, 1969
University of South Carolina Law, Columbia, SC, JD, 1972
WORK & MILITARY
US Army Reserve, 1972-1975
SC Army National Guard, Colonel, 1975-2003
AFFILIATIONS
Cayce West Columbia Rotaty, Former Chair, Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Advisory Coun
Member, First Presbyterian Church, Member
County Community and Resource Development Committe, Member, Mid-Carolina Mental Health Association
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
US House of Representatives, 2001-present
SC Senate, 1985-2001
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2017-18
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-18
100%, 100% (cum.)†
2017-2018
100%
2019-20
100%
2020
A
2019
94%
2019-20
92%
2018
76%, 91% (cum.)†
2020
90%
2017-18
88%
2019
93%, 86% (cum.)†
2017-18
B+
2018
80%
2018
50%, 79% (cum.)†
2017-18
78%
2019-20
60%, 75% (cum.)†
2019-20
82%, 75% (cum.)†
2015-16
60%
2019
58% (cum.)†
2019
49% (cum.)†
2017-18
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2017-18
|100%, 100% (cum.)†
2017-2018
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2019
|94%
2019-20
|92%
2018
|76%, 91% (cum.)†
2020
|90%
2017-18
|88%
2019
|93%, 86% (cum.)†
2017-18
|B+
2018
|80%
2018
|50%, 79% (cum.)†
2017-18
|78%
2019-20
|60%, 75% (cum.)†
2019-20
|82%, 75% (cum.)†
2015-16
|60%
2019
|58% (cum.)†
2019
|49% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
31%
2017-18
25%
2018
D
2017
8%, 9% (cum.)†
2017-18
6%
2018
10%, 5% (cum.)†
2018
4%
2017
0%, 2% (cum.)†
2018
3%, 2% (cum.)†
2017
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2018
0%
2019
0% (cum.)†
2018
0%
2019
F
2017-18
0%
2019
|31%
2017-18
|25%
2018
|D
2017
|8%, 9% (cum.)†
2018
|10%, 5% (cum.)†
2018
|4%
2017
|0%, 2% (cum.)†
2018
|3%, 2% (cum.)†
2017
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2018
|0%
2019
|0% (cum.)†
2018
|0%
2019
|F
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
National Right To Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (157)
Adrian Smith (2006)
Allen West (2013)
Ann Wagner (2018)
Anthony Gonzalez (2018)
Austin Scott (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (77)
Alan Wilson (2008)
American Principles (2018)
America's Foundation PAC (2010)
Austin Scott (2020)
Brian Babin (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Joe Biden (2020)
Vincent Sheheen (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
American Association for Justice (2008)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2014)
American Maritime Officers (2020)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2008)
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (2008)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, life of the mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Provide alternative to remaining in Social Security for persons under 50 years of age, with option for private investments and reduced benefits.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Freeze everything but defense and require prioritization of expenditures.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Restrain government from intruding individual religious promotion and freedom.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Protect pre-existing conditions, encourage free market competition across state lines to drive down cost and invest in research.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Peace through strength and support tolerant Islamic governements.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We have good laws that should be enforced promoting legal immigration which has been so positive for new, valued citizens.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Grateful member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe my voting record in the United State House of Representatives and South Carolina Senate show my unwavering conservative credentials. I have been a lifelong proponent of limited government and expanded freedom.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Thank you. Grateful to be able to share.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution provides very clear guidance on gun ownership. Background checks should be expedited and thorough.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1 - Strong National Defense 2 - Balanced Budget Amendment 3 - National Right to Work Law
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism and discrimination should be exposed to promote full equality for all.
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