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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Apr 20, 2026

Greenville man arrested on three charges of distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material*

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jadyn Blake Segars, 19, on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Apr 20, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson continues work to stop illegal Chinese vapes

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He joined a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products.

Apr 17, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson fights against the rise of the administrative state

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He joined a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief pushing back against a massive reduction in Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) production and consumption.

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