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Alan Wilson

Republican attorney general of South Carolina since 2011.

Last refreshed: 5 November 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

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Led Jermaine Johnson for governor

US Midterms 2026: Andrews ousts Graham Nordone by 86,285
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Background

Alan Wilson led Democrat Jermaine Johnson for governor of South Carolina by 1,046,730 votes to 951,437 on the State Election Commission's unofficial results after the 3 November 2026 election.

Wilson has been South Carolina's attorney general since 2011, re-elected in 2014, 2018 and 2022. He won the Republican nomination for governor in a runoff on 23 June 2026.

Wilson drew about 98,600 more votes than Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham Nordone, who lost on the same ballot, so many voters split their tickets.

Common Questions
Who is winning the 2026 South Carolina governor's race?
Republican Alan Wilson led Democrat Jermaine Johnson by 1,046,730 votes to 951,437 on unofficial results.Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, unofficial results
How long has Alan Wilson been South Carolina attorney general?
Since 2011. He was elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, 2018 and 2022.Source: scag.gov
Did South Carolina voters split their tickets in 2026?
Yes. Democrat Annie Andrews won the Senate race while Republican Alan Wilson led for governor.Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, unofficial results
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 5 November 2026. Editorial standards.