South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
2dWilson’s nomination price slid to 13% as AP confirmed he and Pamela Evette advanced to a June 23 runoff, leaving him a weaker trading target in a race where Evette remains the clear favorite.
13%10%
Republican
Wil Alan Wilson
Republican
Wil Alan Wilson
South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
$2.2M
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney General
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationSouth Carolina
Notable personal detailsunknown
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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.
Latest Insights
South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
3dWilson’s nomination price fell sharply into the June 9 primary even as fresh AP coverage says Trump’s endorsement of Pamela Evette is still the race’s central catalyst, leaving Wilson as a weaker alternative if the contest consolidates around Evette.
14%18%
South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
6dWilson’s nomination price moved up to 27% ahead of the June 9 primary, and fresh reporting shows he remains in a close fight with Evette and the rest of the field.
27%13%
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Alan Wilson has advanced to the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial runoff, where he will face Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette on June 23 after no candidate won a majority in the primary. He finished second in the first round with about 26% of the vote, behind Evette’s roughly 29%. Wilson also picked up an endorsement from Nancy Mace ahead of the runoff. He has also been commenting on campaign issues such as the Calhoun statue debate.
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Articles
L5Live 5 News WCSC1 day ago
Evette, Wilson trade barbs as SC GOP race moves to runoff
Positive
WWIS101 day ago
GUIDE: What to know about runoff elections in South Carolina
Neutral
WEWashington Examiner2 days ago
'Buried the hatchet'
Positive
SSFGATE2 days ago
Tuesday takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results
Neutral
Polls
National Public Affairs
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Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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