South Carolina Attorney General

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.

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The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.

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Feb 17, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends integrity in South Carolina's elections

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He moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the South Carolina NAACP challenging aspects of South Carolina’s election laws, including features of the law designed to ensure integrity in the absentee voting process.

Feb 16, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to block abortion drugs sent through the mail

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He has joined 21 other states in filing a brief in support of Louisiana’s lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws.

Feb 12, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act

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He has been a national leader in protecting children online, urging national lawmakers to take seriously the rise of AI, the evolution of social media, and the dangers they pose.

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