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.

Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s longtime attorney general, has officially launched his campaign for governor in 2026. “Today marks the beginning of a new fight, a fight to lead South Carolina into the future with the energy of a new generation and unwavering respect for our South Carolina values,

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson officially launched his campaign Monday for the state’s highest office.