Alan Wilson

Economy and cost of living

Wilson says he wants to make South Carolina more affordable by cutting government red tape, backing small business growth, workforce development and good-paying jobs, and fixing roads and bridges to support economic growth.

“It’s time to Make South Carolina Affordable Again.”

Taxes and government spending

Wilson says he will work to eliminate the state income tax and to end personal property taxes, including the car property tax, for seniors and veterans. He says he will audit state and local governments for waste and fraud, and end earmarks.

“He will fight to eliminate the state income tax to reduce the overall tax burden on South Carolina families.”

Health care

Wilson says he will support rural clinics, expand telemedicine, and offer incentives for medical professionals to work in under-served areas.

Social Security and Medicare

No stated position on their website.

Immigration and the border

Wilson says that as governor he will deny state benefits to people in the country illegally, enforce immigration law, and back state and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, including the 287(g) program.

“If you want to be here, come here legally.”

Abortion

Wilson says he is pro-life and will support laws that defend the unborn. He also says he supports legislation and cutting red tape to make adoption easier.

“Alan Wilson is firmly pro-life and will always support laws that defend the unborn.”

Energy and climate

No stated position on their website.

Guns

Wilson calls himself a defender of the Second Amendment.

Crime and policing

Wilson says he will work with law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks and strengthen penalties for fentanyl and violent offenders. He proposes denying bond to violent and repeat offenders, requiring cash bond, setting mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual abuse material offenses, seeking the death penalty for child rape, and creating a statewide real-time booking system.

“If you commit a violent crime or are a repeat offender, you should be denied bond. Period.”

Education

Wilson says he will fully fund public schools, expand school choice, improve early childhood literacy, strengthen technical and vocational education, and keep what he calls woke politics out of classrooms. He also says he will expand School Resource Officer programs.

Foreign policy and defense

No stated position on their website.

Elections and ethics in government

Wilson says he will launch a Families First Audit Initiative to expose corruption and waste in state government and end earmarks and back room deals. He also proposes overhauling judicial selection so the governor appoints all Judicial Merit Selection Commission members and removes legislative control.

“No more earmarks. No more back room deals.”