Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced on Monday she will not enter the South Carolina GOP special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November’s ballot.
“I’m not running for the Senate – because I have some unfinished business,” Mace stated. “Since I stood on that House floor, I’ve been fighting for every woman and girl who was told to stay silent. I want justice – and that day is coming.”
Mace thanked supporters for their encouragement: “Thank you for all your support, all the calls and texts. You are the BEST. Serving South Carolina is the honor of my LIFE, and I will NEVER forget it.”
Her decision followed Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) taking up her late brother’s mantle after being appointed to finish his term. Graham decided to enter the upcoming special election following pressure from President Donald Trump.
Graham stated she felt confident in the role: “I feel like I can do it, I feel an inner peace about it.” She acknowledged the challenges ahead but confirmed she had made a decision on what to do.
Mace’s exit joins candidates including businessman Mark Lynch, Rep. Ralph Norman, and Rep. Russell Fry vying for the South Carolina Senate seat. Fry declared: “South Carolina, I’m in! I’m running for the U.S. Senate. Too many South Carolina families are struggling to make ends meet. High gas prices and soaring grocery costs are hurting hardworking people.”
Fry added: “We need a conservative fighter in the Senate who delivers real results. I will be your conservative MAGA candidate in the special primary Senate election this summer. I’m ready for the fight, and I’m all in.”
Mace has been a vocal advocate for releasing files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has pushed for his victims to be publicly acknowledged. She has also urged law enforcement to pursue accomplices. In March, Mace introduced a resolution that forced votes to compel the House Ethics Committee to release investigative records involving lawmakers accused of sexual harassment or assault. The measure failed but underscored her commitment to addressing misconduct.
