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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Apr 23, 2026
He sent a letter to the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for it to add the dangerous new drug cychlorphine to the list of controlled substances.
Apr 22, 2026
He joined a coalition of 23 states in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) policies of three top credit rating agencies.
Apr 21, 2026
He joined Missouri and 10 other states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that would allow access to resources that would verify voter-registration lists against lawfare from left-wing activists.
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