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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Sep 16, 2026
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an Oklahoma law that banned school employees from teaching that one race or sex is inherently superior to another.
Sep 16, 2026
The Office of Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Peter Salerno, IV, 23, on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Sep 14, 2026
The Office of Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Richard Springs, 23, of Blythewood, S.C., on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
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