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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Oct 29, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 18 attorneys general to urge Senate Leader to provide stopgap funding for SNAP

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Attorney General Alan Wilson and 18 other state attorneys general are urging U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to act immediately to prevent the 42 million Americans who benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from going hungry.

Oct 29, 2025

Chesterfield County man arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related charges

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of James Michael Presnell, II, 40, of Cheraw, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Oct 28, 2025

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins support for President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship

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Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states in support of President Trump’s birthright citizenship policy.

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