Alan Wilson
South Carolina Attorney General · Republican · South Carolina
Alan Wilson is South Carolina’s four-term attorney general and an Army veteran, running as a leading Republican in South Carolina’s open 2026 race for governor.
Profile last updated Sep 6, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A veteran statewide law-enforcement official with a conservative record on abortion, health care, and regulation, and a military background.
Recent Action
Won the Republican nomination for governor of South Carolina for the open 2026 seat.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy and deregulation.
Healthcare—Opposes3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; challenged the Affordable Care Act in court as attorney general.
Second Amendment—Opposes4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment supporter opposing new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions; defended state abortion laws as attorney general.
National Security—Supports4
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Backs a firm posture toward Iran, consistent with his party.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.