South Carolina Republican Attorney General nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSolicitor (Eighth Judicial Circuit, South Carolina)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundSolicitor (Eighth Judicial Circuit, South Carolina)
EducationToccoa Falls College (undergraduate, 1998)
Notable personal detailsDavid Stumbo is the elected Solicitor (chief prosecutor) for South Carolina’s Eighth Judicial Circuit, serving Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties. He was first elected in November 2012 and has served multiple terms, and previously worked as a prosecutor in the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, including supervising prosecution work tied to the statewide grand jury. He earned an undergraduate degree from Toccoa Falls College (1998) and a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and was admitted to practice in 2004.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lower taxes and lists 'lower taxes' among his campaign priorities, positioning himself as a conservative who favors reduced tax burdens. No policy detail on specific tax cuts or fiscal plans was found on the campaign site or local coverage.
Healthcare
David Stumbo has said he would prioritize rooting out Medicaid fraud and institute stricter oversight of Medicaid applications and payments. His public statements emphasize enforcement and oversight of government healthcare programs rather than expanding coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and tighter immigration controls, tying porous border policy to drug trafficking such as fentanyl; favors enforcing existing immigration laws while supporting orderly legal immigration and measures to prevent human trafficking and illegal entry.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
David Stumbo describes himself as a lifelong conservative who supports protecting the sanctity of unborn life, religious liberty, and parental rights and lists those among his campaign priorities for attorney general. His campaign materials frame him as a pro‑life, pro‑family candidate and emphasize defending conservative values.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects that man-made climate change is a global threat and does not support urgent political action on it. He identifies nuclear energy as the most reliable source to meet growing electricity demand.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes reducing gun and gang violence through stronger prosecutorial tools and support for law enforcement rather than new firearm restrictions. He proposes using RICO-style investigative techniques statewide and commits to defending and supporting law enforcement policies and protections. He frames public safety priorities around tough-on-crime prosecution and officer protections.
Endorsements
Endorsers of David Stumbo for South Carolina Republican Attorney General nominee?
David Pascoe
Elected official
David Pascoe endorsed David Stumbo in the South Carolina attorney general race.
20 SC law enforcement leaders
Elected official
20 SC law enforcement leaders endorsed David Stumbo for attorney general.
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