Nancy Mace Explores Senate Bid Following Lindsey Graham's Passing

WHO:

TMZ - Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative

NY Post - Nancy Mace, Rep. from South Carolina

WHAT:

TMZ - Nancy Mace will not seek an interim appointment to replace Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate.

NY Post - Nancy Mace is "strongly" considering a bid for Lindsey Graham's now-vacant Senate seat.

WHERE:

TMZ - U.S. Senate, South Carolina

NY Post - South Carolina

WHEN:

TMZ - Mace may run to replace Graham in November.

WHY:

TMZ - Mace discussed Graham's passing during an appearance on CNN.

HOW:

TMZ - Mace's consideration of a Senate run was reported by sources.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 22:12 UTC)

Nancy Mace, the U.S. Representative from South Carolina, has announced that she will not seek an interim appointment to replace Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate. However, she is strongly considering a bid for Graham's now-vacant Senate seat, with plans to potentially run in November. Mace discussed Graham's passing during a recent appearance on CNN, and her consideration for the Senate run has been reported by various sources.