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 04, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition

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The Lannett and Bausch settlements follow prior settlements with Apotex and Heritage, which totaled $49.1 million.

Feb 04, 2026

Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds House of Representatives for passing the prohibition of abortion-inducing drugs

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"Mailing abortion pills with fewer safeguards, no real medical oversight, and no accountability puts women at risk, harms families, and devalues human life."

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