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 Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A veteran statewide law-enforcement official with a conservative record on abortion, health care, and regulation, and a military background.
Core Strength
Statewide executive experience, a law-and-order brand, and military-veteran credentials.
Core Weakness
A long tenure in office that opponents cast as part of the establishment.
Recent Action
Won the Republican nomination for governor of South Carolina for the open 2026 seat.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 97%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $55M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
State law-enforcement and consumer-protection work directed during his tenure (absolute).
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.