Alan
Wilson

Wilson indicated that the idea of toll lanes coming to South Carolina is worth exploring, according to WBTV reporting.

Wilson said he would sign legislation enhancing penalties for bias-motivated crimes, while cautioning that any bill should not infringe on free speech.

Post-debate reporting confirmed Wilson supports leaving the state's existing six-week abortion ban in place and opposes Medicaid expansion, citing affordability concerns.

Post-debate reporting noted Wilson supports eliminating the state income tax, with the timetable dependent on the General Assembly, alongside capping tax rates and controlling spending.

Wilson favored keeping law-enforcement access to Flock camera technology while supporting safeguards and penalties for misuse.

Wilson argued against a statewide moratorium on data center construction, saying it would deny communities choices, and called instead for local control and a regulatory framework.

A voter guide confirmed four candidates on the November 3 general-election ballot: Republican Alan Wilson, Democrat Jermaine Johnson, United Citizens Party candidate Michael Addison, and Green Party candidate Walid Hakim.

Wilson debated Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson for one hour in Columbia in what was described as the only scheduled gubernatorial debate before the November 3 general election. Topics included taxes, data centers, surveillance cameras, health care, abortion, gambling, and hate-crime legislation.

Wilson's campaign launched a six-figure television and digital advertising campaign called 'Check and Check,' focused on safety, fraud and corruption, income-tax elimination, and government spending.

During the October 6 debate, Wilson cited bipartisan endorsements, though the specific endorsers were not identified in available reporting.

After the October 6 debate, the Horry County Republican Party issued a statement praising Wilson's performance and expressing support for his candidacy.

As of October 5, Wilson's campaign had not released its third-quarter fundraising totals, even as opponent Jermaine Johnson announced raising $700,000 in Q3.

Wilson expressed support for legalizing online sports betting with guardrails while opposing the legalization of casinos, according to comments quoted in a Legal Sports Report piece.

The Myrtle Beach News announced its endorsement of Alan Wilson in the 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial race.

A Resonance Media poll of 638 registered voters, conducted around October 3 and reported the week of October 5, showed Wilson at 45% and Johnson at 35%, with 15% undecided—a 10-point lead for Wilson.

Wilson defeated Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in the Republican primary runoff to become the Republican nominee for South Carolina governor.