24-06-2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson enters race for South Carolina governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — South Carolina's top lawman says he wants to become the state's next chief executive. Attorney General Alan Wilson entered the race for governor on Monday evening, announcing his candidacy at a rally in Lexington County.
'Together we will reach our full potential and capitalize on the opportunities in front of us,' he told supporters gathered at Hudson's Smokehouse.
Surrounded by family, the four-term AG was already making big promises if he is elected come November 2026, telling the crowd he will be one to finally eliminate the state's income tax.
Wilson is not the only well-known Republican who is interested in the job. Josh Kimbrell, a state senator from Spartanburg County, already announced his candidacy this month.
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Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Congressman Ralph Norman, and Lt. Gov. Pamella Evette have all said they're weighing a run.
'We're gonna look in the short time ahead, and you know, I'm going to let everybody know when the right time it is to talk about something like that,' Evette told Queen City News in February.
Either way, Wilson told his backers he is ready for a competitive race. The primary is set for June 2026.
'It won't be easy, but I never shy away from a fight. So, everybody, it's time to get to work.'
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