Biography:

Born June 27, 1946, in Columbia, S.C., Michael Ray Ellisor lives in Lexington, S.C., and is a criminal defense lawyer.

The Air Force veteran earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina, a master's in business administration and law degree from USC.

He is divorced and has three children.

Past Campaigns:

Michael Ray Ellisor once ran for a South Carolina House seat, but withdrew before the election.

He faces incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, who is seeking his second full term and perennial candidate Steve Lefemine, a Constitution Party hopeful.

Wilson won the seat in the heavily Republican district in a 2001 special election after U.S. Rep. Floyd Spence died in office.

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