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South Carolina · South Carolina Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Alan Wilson

Republican

Attorney general of South Carolina (2011–present)

2026 race · South Carolina Governor

90% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

10%90%

89% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

11%89%
● Jermaine Johnson● Alan Wilson
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Background

Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in South Carolina, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Attorney General Nov 8, 2022

    R · 100.0% · 1,227,521 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Attorney General Nov 6, 2018

    R · 55.1% · 938,032 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026