News Summary
Congresswoman Nancy Mace is set to announce her candidacy for governor of South Carolina at The Citadel. Mace aims to tackle issues of corruption and chaos, positioning herself as a leading Republican candidate in a competitive race. Amidst security concerns following a recent threat against her, she prepares to face other notable Republican contenders. Mace has also subtly criticized her primary rival, Attorney General Alan Wilson, as she enters this new chapter in her political career.
Charleston, South Carolina – Congresswoman Nancy Mace is poised to announce her candidacy for governor of South Carolina during a press event at The Citadel at 7:30 AM on Monday. Mace, who has expressed her commitment to addressing corruption and chaos in the state, is seeking to position herself as a leading Republican candidate as the race heats up.
In a recent social media message, Mace emphasized the issues she believes South Carolina faces, framing her upcoming campaign as a serious endeavor rather than just another political race. Her rhetoric highlights a strong dedication to her potential platform, underscoring the urgency of her message to voters.
Mace’s announcement marks her entry into a competitive field that includes a number of other notable Republican candidates. Among them are Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Senator Josh Kimbrell. Additionally, pressure is building on the Democratic side as Representative Jermaine Johnson has formed an exploratory committee to consider his own gubernatorial campaign.
While Mace prepares to make her formal announcement, she is also dealing with security concerns following a recent threat made against her life. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Samuel Cain, also known as Roxie Wolfe, for making a social media post on April 26 where he stated intentions to assassinate Mace. Cain faces charges of threatening a public official and will have a bond hearing this Friday. Mace has condemned the incident as tied to ongoing discussions around free speech and the trans movement.
At a recent Richland County Republican Party meeting, Mace subtly targeted her potential competitors, particularly Attorney General Alan Wilson, whom she criticized as her primary rival. Observers have noted Mace’s previous comments branding Wilson as one of the “nation’s worst attorneys general,” suggesting that she intends to challenge him directly for leadership within the party as the race progresses.
Current South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is stepping down after two terms and is not eligible for re-election. This opens the field to a wider array of candidates vying for the Republican nomination. While candidates are allowed to officially file for the gubernatorial race starting in mid-March 2026, early campaigning is already in motion, with Mace suggesting her ambitions during visits to the Statehouse in Columbia.
Mace’s political trajectory has seen her rise from a special election victory in the South Carolina House in January 2018 to a successful congressional run in 2020. As she approaches the gubernatorial candidacy, there are indications that Mace has realigned her past stance on former President Donald Trump. Notably, she publicly criticized Trump following the January 6 Capitol riot but has since embraced some of his policies and seeks to secure his support as she embarks on this new political chapter.
The upcoming campaign is poised to be intense with Mace at the forefront, rallying her supporters and presenting her vision for South Carolina’s future. With the attention on her and the recent attention-grabbing threats against her, Mace is set to become a central figure in the upcoming elections, urging for change in South Carolina’s political landscape.
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Additional Resources
- ABC Columbia: Mace Announcement
- Wikipedia
- WIS TV: Threat Against Mace
- Google Search: Nancy Mace
- AOL: Mace Bid Announcement
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Your Island News: Mace Bid for Governor
- Google News: Nancy Mace Campaign
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