South Carolina voters choose new attorney general for first time in 15 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

Republican David Stumbo and Democrat Richard Hricik are running to replace Alan Wilson as South Carolina's top legal officer.

For the first time in more than 15 years, South Carolina voters will elect a new attorney general. The incumbent, Alan Wilson, has held the office since 2011 and is now seeking the governor's office. The race has narrowed to two candidates: Republican David Stumbo and Democrat Richard Hricik.

The attorney general serves as South Carolina's chief legal officer, overseeing criminal appeals, defending state laws in court, representing state agencies and pursuing consumer protection cases. Stumbo currently serves as solicitor for four upstate counties in the eighth circuit. He has centred his campaign on his 22 years of experience as a career prosecutor and says day one he would be 'ready and prepared to keep South Carolina families safe'. His stated priorities include combating violent crime, expanding investigations into internet crimes against children and establishing regional attorney general offices across the state.

Hricik, a Charleston-area attorney, has spent much of his career representing clients in civil court. He is running what he calls a 'no-donation campaign', arguing that elected officials can better serve the public when they are not financially tied to campaign contributors. Both candidates say they would put South Carolinians first but emphasize different approaches to the role.

How it is being reported

• Stumbo, Hricik face off in South Carolina attorney general raceFor the first time in more than 15 years, South Carolina voters will elect a new attorney general.WISTV · 14 Oct, 23:25
• Race for SC Attorney General: Stumbo, Hricik make their case to votersFor the first time in more than 15 years, South Carolina voters will elect a new attorney general.Live5News · 14 Oct, 22:25
• Race for South Carolina Attorney General: Stumbo, Hricik make their case to votersFor the first time in more than 15 years, South Carolina voters will elect a new attorney general.Live5News · 14 Oct, 21:50

In this story: David Stumbo · Richard Hricik · Alan Wilson · South Carolina · Charleston

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