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Alan Wilson

Candidate for Governor of South Carolina (2026)

Alan Wilson is the Attorney General of South Carolina, first elected in 2010 and now in his fourth term, and a colonel in the South Carolina National Guard. He is the Republican nominee for governor of South Carolina in 2026 after winning the June 23, 2026 primary runoff, and faces Democratic state Representative Jermaine Johnson.

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Running for: Candidate for Governor of South Carolina (2026)
Running in: South Carolina
Public role: 2026 general-election candidate
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Education: Francis Marion University; University of South Carolina School of Law
Current office: Attorney General of South Carolina (since 2011; elected 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022)
Military service: South Carolina National Guard, colonel; served in Iraq
Running mate: State Sen. Mike Reichenbach
2026 general election opponent: Jermaine Johnson (D)

Background

Biography

Alan Wilson is the Attorney General of South Carolina, elected on November 2, 2010 and reelected in 2014, 2018 and 2022; he is serving his fourth term. A native of Lexington, he graduated from Francis Marion University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He joined the National Guard after college, served in Iraq and continues to serve as a colonel in the South Carolina National Guard. Before his election he worked for Judge Marc H. Westbrook, served as an assistant attorney general under Henry McMaster and as an assistant solicitor, and practiced with Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A. in Columbia. He chaired the Republican Attorneys General Association, elected in 2013 and 2021. The 2026 Republican primary for governor went to a runoff, and on June 23, 2026 he defeated Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette with about 66 percent in returns reported that night. His running mate is state Senator Mike Reichenbach of Florence County. He faces Democratic state Representative Jermaine Johnson on November 3, 2026.

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Candidate · South Carolina · Republican

Alan Wilson

Candidate for Governor of South Carolina (2026)

Public record

Office and sources

Running for: Candidate for Governor of South Carolina (2026)
Running in: South Carolina
Public role: 2026 general-election candidate
Record includes: Source-linked checks, statements, and coverage
Education: Francis Marion University; University of South Carolina School of Law
Current office: Attorney General of South Carolina (since 2011; elected 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022)
Military service: South Carolina National Guard, colonel; served in Iraq
Running mate: State Sen. Mike Reichenbach
2026 general election opponent: Jermaine Johnson (D)

Background

Biography

Voting record

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Candidate for Governor of South Carolina (2026) is an executive office. The Baseline will not manufacture a congressional voting score for it; sourced checks, statements, and coverage appear below.

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Biography

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Published claim checks

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