**Joe Wilson (R)** maintains a strong lead in the SC-02 House race due to the district’s consistent Republican lean, his long incumbency, and straightforward primary victory. Multiple forecasters rate the seat Solid or Safe Republican, reflecting its partisan composition and history of supporting GOP candidates. Wilson secured the nomination with roughly 74% in the June primary, while Democratic nominee Zyon Khalifa, an Air Force veteran and attorney, emerged from a June runoff but faces structural challenges in a district rated R+7 by some metrics. A Workers Party candidate also appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot. With the general election weeks away and no major late developments altering the competitive landscape, trader consensus aligns with the district’s established voting patterns and the incumbent’s established position.