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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson recently posted an endorsement from 22 Republican sheriffs on his Facebook for his gubernatorial campaign.
Included in the post is a quote from Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner:
“There’s no one who has fought harder to advance President Trump’s law and order agenda and protect South Carolina families than Alan Wilson. He’s worked tirelessly to fight illegal immigration, the fentanyl crisis, and human trafficking. President Trump is Making America Safe Again, and he has no stronger partner in South Carolina than Alan Wilson,” said Sheriff Tanner.
WSAV also received a statement from Jasper County Sheriff Chris Malphrus on Wilson running for Governor :
“I’m proud to endorse Alan Wilson for Governor of South Carolina. Alan is a veteran, a strong supporter of law enforcement, and a proven leader who understands the challenges we face in public safety. As Attorney General, his office has been an essential partner to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, especially in our work with Internet Crimes Against Children cases. I believe Alan Wilson is the candidate who can move South Carolina forward with integrity, strength, and a deep respect for the people who serve and protect our communities.”
Below is a full list of the sheriffs who have endorsed Wilson for Governor:
- Abbeville County Sheriff Ray Watson
- Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner
- Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis
- Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie
- Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller
- Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey
- Chesterfield County Sheriff Campbell Streater
- Colleton County Sheriff Buddy Hill Jr.
- Darlington County Sheriff Michael August
- Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson
- Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver
- Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis
- Greenwood County Sheriff Dennis Kelly
- Jasper County Sheriff Chris Malphrus
- Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile
- Laurens County Sheriff Don Reynolds
- Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon
- McCormick County Sheriff Chad Cox
- Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster
- Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw
- Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship
- Saluda County Sheriff Josh Price
You can find the full post, along with quotes from several of the sheriffs, by clicking here.
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