From successfully prosecuting some of South Carolina’s worst and most violent criminals to leading convoys in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Alan Wilson has the proven leadership and experience to continue making South Carolina the best and safest place to live, work and raise a family.
PROVEN PROSECUTOR
A proven prosecutor with a record of keeping South Carolina’s streets clean and our tax dollars safe, Alan first discovered his love of the courtroom while working for the late Judge Marc H. Westbrook.
Since that time, Alan has spent countless hours as both an Assistant Solicitor in Lexington County and Assistant Attorney General with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. During his career, Alan has prosecuted crimes across South Carolina including violent crimes, white collar crime, public corruption, DUI, domestic violence and child abuse.
FAMILY MAN
Alan and his wife, Jennifer, have a two-year-old son, Michael, and a six-month old daughter, Anna Grace. As a father and a family man, Alan’s desire to keep South Carolina safe is both personal and part of a values system instilled in him by his parents at a young age. As a member of Columbia’s First Presbyterian Church since his childhood, duty to God and country have been paramount to Alan and the entire Wilson Family. Alan is the grandson of two World War II veterans – his paternal grandfather flew planes over the Pacific as a Flying Tiger, while his maternal grandfather survived a sniper’s bullet in Okinawa.
Alan’s mother Roxanne and his father Joe, who is a retired member of the South Carolina National Guard with 31 years of service, have passed the family tradition of serving a cause greater than one’s self onto Alan and his three brothers. Each brother is an Eagle Scout and currently serves in the military.
MILITARY VETERAN
Immediately following his graduation from Francis Marion University in 1996, Alan joined the South Carolina National Guard where his first assignment was as a platoon leader, commanding 36 fellow soldiers and millions of dollars worth of firepower as a field artillery officer. During his 13 years in the National Guard, Alan has been promoted to the rank of Major and received the Combat Action Badge for service in Iraq.
Today, Alan is still active with the South Carolina National Guard. He currently serves as a Judge Advocate General where he provides legal support for soldiers and prosecutes military crimes. He works at Willoughby and Hoefer, a civil litigation firm in Columbia, SC.
Is Alan the only prosecutor running to be the state’s top prosecutor?
Yes. Alan is the only candidate that has prosecuted a case in the 21st Century. He is a former assistant solicitor in Lexington County and a former assistant attorney general.
Is Alan the only candidate with real crime fighting experience running for Attorney General?
Yes. After graduating from Francis Marion, Alan worked for the DEA and learned first hand what it was like to be on the front line. Alan has prosecuted violent crimes, white collar crimes, public corruption, DUI, domestic violence and child abuse. And he has experience prosecuting at both the local and state levels.
Who has endorsed Alan?
Nearly 30 sheriffs have endorsed a candidate for Attorney General and every one of them has endorsed Alan Wilson. Alan has also been endorsed by more than 60 prosecutors, numerous distinguished military veterans, several prominent state GOP leaders and more than 20 members of the South Carolina General Assembly.
Why is Alan Running?
Alan has a strong passion for public service and wants to help create a better justice system.
Where does Alan stand on Second Amendment rights?
Alan is a life member of the NRA, has received an “A” rating from the NRA, and is staunch supporter of our Second Amendment rights.
Where does Alan stand on illegal immigration and the recent Arizona law?
Alan believes we should secure our borders and look for ways to discourage illegal immigration. Alan fully supports the new Arizona law.
Where does Alan stand on “Obama-Care”?
Alan believes “Obama-Care” is unconstitutional and if elected, he will continue the law suit against the federal government.
Will Alan fight to protect traditional conservative values?
Alan is pro-life and believes that all human beings have legal rights and will fight to defend those rights. He also believes that marriage is between a man and a woman and should remain so.
How does Alan feel about separation of church and state?
Alan believes separation of church and state is not a constitutional principle and that we need to fight to preserve a place for God in our country.
What are Alan’s thoughts on the role of federal government?
Alan believes first & foremost that the role of the federal government is to provide for the common defense or our citizens. Alan is against a centralized government.
How does Alan feel about balancing the budget?
Alan balances his check book every month and thinks the government should too.