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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Mar 31, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson issues statement regarding the litigation involving Captain Sams Spit

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"The decision to settle this litigation saved South Carolina taxpayers up to $200 million or more."

Mar 31, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds SCOTUS win for free speech

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The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a Colorado ban on so-called "conversion therapy."

Mar 30, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes for state, local authority to combat illegal drone drops at prisons

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He joined a multistate effort to combat the alarming rise in drones that are illegally dropping contraband into prisons, including narcotics, weapons, cell phones, and other items.

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