Joe Wilson — U.S. Representative (SC-2)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative
Role: U.S. Representative, South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District (2001–present); House Armed Services Committee
Priority: P2
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Public Official — serving U.S. Representative
Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6–7, 2021.
What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Joe Wilson?
Addison Graves ‘Joe’ Wilson Sr. (born July 31, 1947, Charleston, South Carolina) is a Republican U.S. Representative serving South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District since 2001. He is nationally known for shouting ‘You lie!’ during President Obama’s 2009 address to Congress. He is an Army veteran and attorney. SC-2 covers the Columbia area and parts of the Lowcountry.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief
SourceTexas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.Joe Wilson signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.
January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Joe Wilson voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Serving as U.S. Representative (SC-2nd)
Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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Investigative trail pointers (public records)
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| Federal courts | CourtListener / PACER party and attorney searches (spelling variants) |
| Campaign finance | FEC + OpenSecrets for committees and donors tied to documented roles |
| Corporate / LLC | State secretary of state; OpenCorporates for cross-border shells from reporting |
| Sanctions / PEP | OpenSanctions when international business context is already sourced |
| Contracts / grants | USAspending.gov for named entities from investigations |
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Joe Wilson”
- GovTrack.us, Rep. Joe Wilson
- Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief
Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Profile Status: Active — currently serving