Joe Wilson

Republican | South Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Joe Wilson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Joe Wilson websitesJoe Wilson phones Joe Wilson emailFacebookX

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.)



2015-16

|

100%


2017-18

|

100%, 100% (cum.)



2019-20

|

100%



2019

|

94%



2018

|

76%, 91% (cum.)




2019

|

93%, 86% (cum.)


2017-18

|

B+



2018

|

50%, 79% (cum.)



2019-20

|

60%, 75% (cum.)


2019-20

|

82%, 75% (cum.)


2015-16

|

60%


2019

|

58% (cum.)


2019

|

49% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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