Rep. Nancy Mace conceded defeat in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor after finishing fifth with just 12% of the vote, ending her gubernatorial bid following a decade-long political career marked by controversy and shifting alliances.
Key Takeaways
Rep. Nancy Mace conceded defeat in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor after finishing fifth with just 12% of the vote. She endorsed Attorney General Alan Wilson for the runoff against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, scheduled for June 23.
- Rep. Nancy Mace concedes SC GOP gubernatorial primary
- Endorsed AG Alan Wilson for runoff against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette
- Runoff election set for June 23
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Exchange | 1 Difference | Fox News reports on the social media exchange between Mace and Omar. | ▼ |
| Mace's Primary Result | Broad Agreement | Finished fifth with 12% of the vote. | |
| Runoff Election Date | Broad Agreement | Scheduled for June 23. | |
| Mace's Endorsement | Broad Agreement | Endorsed Alan Wilson for runoff against Pamela Evette. |
Social Media Exchange
▼Fox News reports on the social media exchange between Mace and Omar.
Mace's Primary Result
Broad AgreementFinished fifth with 12% of the vote.
Runoff Election Date
Broad AgreementScheduled for June 23.
Mace's Endorsement
Broad AgreementEndorsed Alan Wilson for runoff against Pamela Evette.
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Mace announced her concession on Tuesday night, stating that this was 'the end of a chapter' but not 'the end of the fight.' She endorsed Attorney General Alan Wilson for the runoff against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, despite previously accusing him of protecting child sex abuse defendants. The runoff is scheduled for June 23.
Throughout her campaign, Mace faced significant challenges, including struggles with fundraising and limited public appearances. Her campaign strategy included courting President Donald Trump's support after initially criticizing him over the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. She also emphasized her efforts to release files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
In the final days before Tuesday’s primary, she called for a law to prevent anyone not born in the U.S. from holding political office or serving as a judge. She suggested that Rom Reddy, another candidate for governor, wasn’t qualified because he was a naturalized citizen whose mother was from India and father from Italy.
Mace's political career has been marked by both praise and criticism. She was praised for winning back a U.S. House seat around Charleston in 2020 but faced backlash for shifting dramatically to the right on issues like transgender rights. Her decision to wear a scarlet 'A' during the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy further alienated some colleagues.
In her concession message, Mace defended her controversial decisions, particularly her vote to release the Epstein Files. She stated that every action she took was for the people of South Carolina and emphasized her stance on exposing sexual abuse cover-ups and DEI judges. Despite losing key support due to these stances, she maintained that she stood on principle.
Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Sarah McBride (D-Del.) mocked Mace after her defeat in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary. Omar, who was born in Somalia, responded to Mace's concession post with a jab, writing 'One-way ticket to where you came from with your name on it, Nancy,' accompanied by a hand waving emoji.
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