Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.
The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.
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Jan 06, 2026
He joined a 25-state friend-of-the-court brief defending a traditional understanding of sex.
Jan 05, 2026
He is leading a 24-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting President Trump’s authority under the Alien Enemies Act to take action against Tren de Aragua, a foreign gang within the United States.
Jan 05, 2026
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alexander Cabal, 42.
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