By Joseph Bustos and Maria Elena Scott - The State (Columbia, S.C.) (TNS) COLUMBIA, S.C. - One year ago today, while standing on a stage at Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington, South Carolina, Attorney General Alan Wilson kicked off his campaign for governor expecting the race to go to a runoff. Wilson was joined by his wife, two children and parents. Wilson's staff marked on green pieces of tape where everyone would stand on the stage. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency.