U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson declares victory Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at the Tin Roof in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by John A. Carlos/Special to the SC Daily Gazette) COLUMBIA — Three of South Carolina’s congressional incumbents easily defeated their primary challengers, while the state’s most crowded contest headed to a runoff. U.S. Reps. Joe Wilson and Willliam Timmons each beat two Republican challengers to advance to November. Both had Trump’s endorsement.