Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Joe Wilson
(R-S.C.) 2nd District,
Central and south -- part of Columbia and suburbs, Hilton Head Island
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Residence:Springdale
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Born:July 31, 1947; Charleston, S.C.
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Religion:Presbyterian
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Family:Wife, Roxanne Wilson; four children
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Education:Washington and Lee U., B.A. 1969 (political science) ; U. of South Carolina, J.D. 1972
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Military service:Army Reserve 1972-1975; S.C. National Guard 1975-2003
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Career:Lawyer; U.S. Energy Department official; campaign aide
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Political Highlights:Pine Ridge town judge, 1974-76; Republican nominee for S.C. Senate, 1976; Springdale town judge, 1977-80; S.C. Senate, 1985-2001; U.S. House, 2001-present
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Elected:2001 (4th full term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Joe Wilson (R) |
184,583 |
53.7% |
| Rob Miller (D) |
158,627 |
46.2% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Joe Wilson (R) |
127,811 |
62.6% |
| Michael Ellisor (D) |
76,090 |
37.3% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Joe Wilson (R) |
181,862 |
65% |
| Michael Ellisor (D) |
93,249 |
33.3% |
| Steve Lefemine (CNSTP) |
4,447 |
1.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Joe Wilson (R) |
144,149 |
84.1% |
| Mark Whittington (UC) |
17,189 |
10% |
| James Legg (LIBERT) |
9,650 |
5.6% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 45% |
John McCain: 54% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 40% |
George W. Bush: 60% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 38% |
George W. Bush: 59% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:668,668
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Under 18:25%
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Over 65:11%
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Married:56.8%
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Non-Hispanic White:68%
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Black:26%
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Hispanic:3%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:3.8%
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Language other than English:6.6%
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Median Household Income:42,915
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Owner Occupied Housing:73%
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Income above $200k:2.3
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:63.1%
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Blue Collar:23.1%
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Services:13.9%
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Bachelor's Degree:28%
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Graduate Education:9.8%
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Civilian Veterans:75,670
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