Alan Wilson (South Carolina politician)

Alan Wilson
51st Attorney General of South Carolina
Assumed office
January 12, 2011
GovernorNikki Haley
Henry McMaster
Preceded byHenry McMaster
Personal details
Born
Alan McCrory

(1973-07-16) July 16, 1973 (age 51)
West Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ParentJoe Wilson (adoptive father)
EducationFrancis Marion University (BA)
University of South Carolina (JD)
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Colonel
UnitSouth Carolina National Guard
Judge Advocate General Corps

Alan McCrory Wilson (born July 16, 1973)[1] is an American lawyer, politician, and a member of the South Carolina National Guard serving as the 51st Attorney General of South Carolina since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.

As Attorney General of South Carolina, Wilson has litigated to block same-sex marriage, invalidate the Affordable Care Act, challenge environmental regulations, defend anti-abortion laws, and prohibit masking and vaccine requirements. He has advocated against cannabis decriminalization and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

  1. ^ "2010 statewide candidate biographies". The State. McClatchy Company. October 28, 2010. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2011.