Zyon Khalifa

D

Won the Democratic primary runoff (June 23, 2026) with 53.8% of the vote

Zyon Khalifa is an attorney and U.S. Air Force veteran running as the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Says he is committed to ensuring affordable, accessible healthcare for all, especially in underserved areas.[3]

    “I am committed to ensuring affordable, accessible healthcare for all, especially in underserved areas.”

In their words — priorities

  • Expanding economic opportunity, supporting small businesses and workforce development, and improving infrastructure so families do not have to leave the district to succeed.[3]
  • Improving healthcare access and affordability, especially in underserved areas.[3]
  • Advancing data privacy protections and criminal justice reform focused on both public safety and rehabilitation.[3]

Background

  • Served in the U.S. Air Force from 2020 to 2025. Graduated from Silver Bluff High School, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina (2023), and a law degree from the Southern University Law Center (2026).[3]

Campaign money

Raised $19K · spent $19K · $724 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Joe Wilson, Dayna Alane Smith · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Zyon Khalifa · Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) Candidate's own words