EP-18 Interview with David Stumbo, Candidate for SC Attorney General

Ingrid Centurion interviews David Stumbo, Candidate for South Carolina Attorney General. In this episode, we find out who is David Stumbo. He is the Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor in South Carolina, he serves as the elected chief prosecutor for the 8th Circuit, which includes Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry counties. He’s a Republican and has served as solicitor since 2013, winning re-election multiple times — making him one of the longest-serving prosecutors in the Upstate. A longtime prosecutor: before becoming solicitor, Stumbo worked in the Attorney General’s Office as an assistant (including in the State Grand Jury unit, which tackles complex crimes such as narcotics conspiracies, gangs, public corruption, human trafficking, computer crimes, and more). As solicitor, he has personally tried numerous major felony cases (including murders, violent crimes, and drug trafficking) and overseen a dramatic increase in conviction rates across his circuit. His legal career includes: Child Safety & Abuse: Stumbo has prioritized prosecuting child predators and organized panels (e.g., on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect for mandatory reporters). Human Trafficking: under his leadership, his office partners with law enforcement and community groups to combat trafficking and related crimes. Domestic Violence: he heads the 8th Circuit Domestic Violence Task Force, bringing community members and law enforcement together to address domestic abuse issues. 

Public Safety: his prosecutorial priorities include fighting violent crime, drug trafficking, and other serious offenses with strong courtroom strategies. Stumbo officially launched his campaign for South Carolina Attorney General in 2025, emphasizing his record as a conservative, law-and-order prosecutor. He frames his AG campaign around issues such as crushing violent crime and drug trafficking (including fentanyl), dismantling human trafficking networks, combatting corruption, defending the Constitution, and supporting law enforcement. From his career and campaign statements, Stumbo’s background reflects: Deep courtroom experience and a focus on prosecution over plea deals in serious cases. A strong emphasis on community safety, abuse prevention, and collaborative criminal justice efforts. A politically conservative approach to law enforcement and public policy in his campaign messaging.