Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina praised a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that aligns with a legal brief he joined last summer. The ruling allows Illinois Congressman Mike Bost to challenge an Illinois law permitting mail-in ballots received after Election Day to be counted.
“We want to protect the integrity of everyone’s ballots, including people who vote by mail, and it’s our position that counting mail-in ballots that come in after Election Day opens up the system to fraud,” Attorney General Wilson said.
The case began when Rep. Bost filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Board of Elections and its director in May 2022. He argued that counting ballots received after Election Day violated federal law. Initially, a federal district court dismissed the case on grounds that Bost did not have standing. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld this dismissal. However, the Supreme Court ruled that Bost does have standing to sue and sent the case back to district court for further proceedings.
As South Carolina’s chief prosecutor and legal counsel, Alan Wilson oversees criminal matters, civil litigation, consumer protection, and regulatory enforcement throughout the state. The office also offers victim support services and collaborates with state law enforcement agencies to enhance public safety. More information about these roles can be found on the official website.
Alan Wilson has led the South Carolina Attorney General’s office as its head official, operating statewide and providing transparency through published updates. The office is responsible for enforcing laws related to securities, consumer protection, and supporting victims of crime through advocacy efforts.
