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South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney General
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age53 years old (Jul 16, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundAttorney
EducationFrancis Marion University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsAlan McCrory Wilson is an American attorney and politician who served as South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General from 2011 to 2026 and is the Republican nominee for Governor of South Carolina in 2026. He is a graduate of Francis Marion University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. Wilson serves in the South Carolina National Guard and has been credited with service in Iraq, including earning the Combat Action Badge. He is married to Jennifer (Miskewicz) Wilson and they have two children.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Alan Wilson advocates eliminating South Carolina’s state income tax and cutting what he describes as wasteful spending; he frames the tax change as relief for working people and a way to boost the state’s competitiveness. He also emphasizes reducing government waste and shrinking government influence as part of his fiscal agenda.
Healthcare
The candidate has repeatedly litigated against and sought to restrict elements of the Affordable Care Act, opposed expansion of taxpayer‑funded coverage for undocumented immigrants, and defended limits on federally mandated health‑insurance coverage (such as abortion coverage) on religious‑liberty grounds. These actions indicate support for rolling back ACA provisions and limiting federal expansion of healthcare benefits.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies, including opposing pathways to citizenship and backing limits on birthright citizenship; has joined or led multi-state lawsuits and briefs to block federal immigration relief programs and to support state authority to criminalize illegal entry. Advocates expanding state power to enforce immigration laws when federal enforcement is viewed as insufficient.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports strict abortion limits and has defended South Carolina laws banning most abortions at about six weeks; he has joined legal efforts seeking to overturn federal protections for abortion.
Climate & Energy
Opposes expanded federal greenhouse-gas reporting and supports keeping coal-fired power plants open to limit energy costs and preserve reliability; favors limiting EPA regulatory authority on energy issues. The candidate emphasizes affordable electricity and resisting what he describes as government overreach in environmental regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes new gun restrictions and has taken legal action against state-level laws that impose ammunition background checks and limits on public carry in designated “sensitive places.” He emphasizes support for law enforcement and a law-and-order approach to public safety.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Alan Wilson has won the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and securing the GOP nomination for governor. Reports say he won by a wide margin, with strong support across most counties. He will now move on to the general election against Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson.
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Articles
CPCharleston Post and Courier30 days ago
Wilson wins runoff; body identified; Kiki’s closes location
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CPCharleston Post and Courier1 month ago
Leatherman Terminal operations to halt; how Wilson won race
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WWIS101 month ago
South Carolina governor’s race set as Wilson, Johnson turn to general election
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TDThe Daily Beast1 month ago
Trump Takes Credit After Endorsing Both Winner and Loser in Race
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Polls
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Wil Alan Wilson for South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
Donald Trump
Elected official
Donald Trump endorsed Alan Wilson for South Carolina governor.
Tim Scott
Elected official
Tim Scott publicly backed Alan Wilson for South Carolina governor.
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