Joe Wilson secured reelection to represent South Carolina’s 2nd congressional district after the November 3 general election and subsequent recount confirmed his narrow victory over Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa. Official tallies showed Wilson at 49.8 percent and Khalifa at 48.85 percent, a margin of roughly 2,840 votes out of nearly 297,000 cast. The recount, triggered automatically by the sub-1 percent gap, produced only minor shifts across counties and left the outcome unchanged, with state certification scheduled for November 11. Wilson’s long incumbency, substantial fundraising advantage, and the district’s underlying Republican tilt contributed to trader consensus on his win. Remaining scenarios that could affect final resolution remain limited to procedural certification steps or unforeseen legal challenges.