Nancy Mace Loses South Carolina Primary Lacking Trump’s Backing
WHO:
IJR - Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace lost her gubernatorial bid.
NY Post - President Trump endorsed Evette in the gubernatorial primary.
WHAT:
AP News - Mace's campaign struggled to raise money and had no presence on television, primarily communicating through social media.
The Washington Post - Mace's defeat is described as a "thrashing" in the governor's race, marking a significant downturn in her political career.
IJR - Mace posted on social media that she was “headed back to the private sector” at the end of her current House term.
AP News - Mace accused Alan Wilson of protecting child sex abuse defendants, stating, “When children needed him to act, Wilson looked the other way.”
AP News - Mace incorrectly claimed on social media that “Pamela Evette is NOT ENDORSED by DONALD TRUMP,” despite Evette receiving Trump's endorsement.
AP News - Nancy Mace finished a distant fifth in her state’s Republican primary for governor, marking a significant downturn in her political career.
AP News - Mace called for a law to prevent anyone not born in the U.S. from holding political office or serving as a judge.
AP News - Mace suggested that Rom Reddy, another candidate for governor, wasn’t qualified because he was a naturalized citizen.
AP News - Mace stated, “I didn’t come out of a slum in India. I am born and made here in America.”
AP News - Mace posted on social media that she was “headed back to the private sector” at the end of her current House term.
AP News - Mace is backing Alan Wilson in the runoff for governor, scheduled for June 23.
AP News - Mace accused Wilson of protecting child sex abuse defendants, stating, “When children needed him to act, Wilson looked the other way.”
The Washington Post - Nancy Mace's defeat in the gubernatorial primary is described as a "resounding defeat" and marks a significant downturn in her political career.
The Washington Post - Nancy Mace finished fifth in the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary, according to unofficial returns.
The Washington Post - Mace lost even in her own home county and district.
IJR - Nancy Mace conceded her gubernatorial primary after failing to gain Trump’s support.
NY Post - Mace was one of four Republicans in the primary field who were significantly impacted by Trump's endorsement of Evette.
WHERE:
IJR - The gubernatorial primary took place in South Carolina.
WHEN:
NY Post - President Trump endorsed Evette on May 29.
WHY:
IJR - Mace's loss was attributed to her lack of endorsement from President Trump.
HOW:
NY Post - Trump's endorsement was described as a "massive blow" to the other candidates in the primary.
(UPDATED June 11, 2026 04:29 UTC)
In a significant downturn for her political career, Mace faced a "thrashing" in the governor's race, struggling to raise funds and lacking a television presence as she primarily communicated through social media. Following her defeat, she announced on social media that she would be “headed back to the private sector” at the end of her current House term. Mace also made headlines by accusing Alan Wilson of failing to act on child sex abuse cases and incorrectly claimed that Pamela Evette was not endorsed by Trump, despite her receiving his endorsement.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 19:49 UTC)
Nancy Mace finished a distant fifth in her state's Republican primary for governor, marking a significant downturn in her political career, and she has announced plans to return to the private sector at the end of her current House term. In her campaign, Mace has called for a law to prevent anyone not born in the U.S. from holding political office, suggesting that fellow candidate Rom Reddy is unqualified due to his status as a naturalized citizen. As she backs Alan Wilson in the upcoming runoff for governor on June 23, Mace has accused him of failing to act on child sex abuse cases, stating, “When children needed him to act, Wilson looked the other way.”
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 17:55 UTC)
Nancy Mace faced a significant setback in her political career with a resounding defeat in the gubernatorial primary. This loss has raised questions about her future in politics and the direction of her support. The Washington Post highlighted the impact of this defeat on her trajectory moving forward.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 14:15 UTC)
Nancy Mace finished fifth in the GOP gubernatorial primary in South Carolina, according to unofficial returns from The Washington Post. In a surprising turn, she even lost in her own home county and district. This outcome marks a significant moment in her political career as she navigates the aftermath of the primary results.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 04:23 UTC)
In a significant turn of events, Nancy Mace has conceded her gubernatorial primary in South Carolina after failing to secure an endorsement from President Trump, which was seen as a major factor in her loss. Trump endorsed Evette on May 29, and this endorsement was described as a "massive blow" to Mace and three other Republican candidates in the race. Mace's defeat highlights the influence of Trump's support in shaping the outcomes of political contests.