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A. Wilson
South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
$630.6K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age48 years old (Dec 4, 1977)
GenderFemale
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LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundPolitician
EducationThe Citadel (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsNancy Ruth Mace is a Republican U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district, first elected in 2020 and serving since January 3, 2021. She previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives (2018–2020). Mace was the first woman to graduate from The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets (1999) and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Georgia. She has worked in communications/consulting and has been a candidate for statewide office in South Carolina, including announcing a 2026 gubernatorial run in August 2025.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and reductions in government spending, including a plan to eliminate South Carolina’s state income tax within five years and legislation to reduce or remove specific taxes (e.g., capital gains on primary residences, boat loan interest). Advocates capping state spending and using revenue growth to phase out income taxes while proposing agency cuts to meet spending targets.
Healthcare
Supports market-based healthcare and reducing federal involvement in health care decisions, arguing that competition and limited government will lower costs and improve quality. Advocates loosening federal regulations and removing taxes and penalties that she says impede access to care.
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Immigration & Border
Supports enforcement-first border policies that prioritize detention, deportation, and cutting federal benefits to undocumented immigrants; sponsors and promotes legislation to increase removals, restrict benefits (including in-state tuition and federal funds for shelters), and penalize sanctuary jurisdictions. Advocates expanding resources for ICE and backing bills framed to criminally restrict entry and rapidly remove certain noncitizens, particularly those accused of violent crimes.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life and supports restrictions on abortion while endorsing exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. She has indicated support for gestational limits in the mid‑second trimester (around 15–20 weeks) and has criticized very early bans without adequate exceptions. She has also supported access to contraceptives and opposed efforts to let courts or individuals override FDA approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Climate & Energy
Supports market-oriented, conservation-focused approaches to reducing emissions while emphasizing protection of local environments and economic interests; has expressed skepticism about the settledness of climate science in the past. Has participated in Republican-led groups on climate and backed targeted measures (e.g., methane emission rules) while generally aligning with conservative energy priorities.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment rights, identifies as a gun owner and hunter, and has voted against federal gun-ban legislation she described as unconstitutional and ineffective. Proposes focusing on root causes of violence rather than broad firearm bans.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 30, 2026
Nancy Mace is in the news because she has entered the South Carolina governor’s race and is now campaigning in the Republican primary ahead of the June 9 vote. She has been taking part in GOP debates, where candidates have clashed over taxes, roads, education, public health, and other state issues. Recent reports say she is trailing some rivals in polling, and some Trump allies are uneasy about her candidacy, though a late endorsement could still affect the race. One of her more unusual campaign proposals was a call to ban so-called "chemtrails."
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Articles
GNGreenville News3 days ago
SC GOP governor debate highlights common ground & sharp divisions
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TDThe Daily Beast28 days ago
Trump Goons Panic Over ‘Sabotage’ by Epstein Files Foe
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NNewsweek1 month ago
Nancy Mace Struggling to Break Through in SC Governor’s Race
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L5Live 5 News WCSC1 month ago
6 GOP candidates debate in Charleston in second race for SC governor
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Polls
South Carolina Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$5.9M
$4.4M
$2.9M
$1.5M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$5.9M
$211.0K
$5.7M
$238.9K
Cycle 2024
$3.5M
$664.6K
$3.0M
$126.2K
Cycle 2026
$452.9K
$184.9K
$932.6K
$62.2K
Source: FEC
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