Joe Wilson
Addison 'Joe' Graves Wilson, Sr. (born July 31, 1947) is a [Republican] politician from the state of South Carolina. He currently serves in the [House of Representatives], representing South Carolina's Second Congressional District.
Early Life
Wilson was born on July 31, 1947, in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University in 1969 and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1972. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1972-1975. [1]
Political Career
From an early age, Wilson has been actively involved in politics as a member of the [Republican Party]. He served on the campaigns of Senator [Strom Thurmond] and Congressman [Floyd Spence]. In 1981, Wilson was appointed Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Energy. Subsequently, Wilson served in the South Carolina state senate from 1984-2001. [2] On December 18, 2001, Wilson was elected to the 107th Congress by special election, filling the seat held by Floyd Spence until his death. He has since been reelected to each of the four succeeding Congresses. [3]
