South Carolina Republican Attorney General nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleProsecutor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundProsecutor
EducationToccoa Falls College (undergraduate, 1998)
Notable personal detailsDavid M. Stumbo is a South Carolina career prosecutor and the elected Solicitor for the Eighth Judicial Circuit (Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties), first elected in November 2012. He previously served as a supervising prosecutor in the South Carolina Attorney General's Office (Statewide Grand Jury and Criminal Prosecution Divisions) and earlier worked on the Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. He earned an undergraduate degree from Toccoa Falls College and a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and he has run for South Carolina Attorney General as a Republican.
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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.
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