Rep. Nancy Mace finished a distant fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, ending her gubernatorial bid after a decade of prominent political career marked by controversy and shifting alliances.
Key Takeaways
Rep. Nancy Mace finished fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor and conceded the race. She endorsed Alan Wilson for the runoff against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
- Rep. Nancy Mace placed fifth in SC GOP gubernatorial primary
- Alan Wilson will face Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in June 23 runoff
- Mace endorsed Wilson despite past accusations against him
- Mace struggled with fundraising and campaign visibility
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace's Primary Placement | Broad Agreement | Mace placed fifth in SC GOP gubernatorial primary | |
| Runoff Candidates | Broad Agreement | Wilson and Evette advance to runoff | |
| Mace's Endorsement | Broad Agreement | Mace endorsed Wilson for runoff |
Mace's Primary Placement
Broad AgreementMace placed fifth in SC GOP gubernatorial primary
Runoff Candidates
Broad AgreementWilson and Evette advance to runoff
Mace's Endorsement
Broad AgreementMace endorsed Wilson for runoff
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Mace conceded the race 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.
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.
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