Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, kicked off his bid for the state’s first open gubernatorial race in 16 years, setting up a 2026 GOP primary contest ...

Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, kicked off his bid for the state’s first open gubernatorial race in 16 years.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, center, mingles with supporters at his launch event for the state's 2026 governor's race Monday, June 23, 2025, in Lexington, S.C.