Mace's gubernatorial bid ends in primary defeat
The Daily Beast covers Mace's last-place finish in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary, tracing her political transformation from Trump critic to MAGA ally and detailing the numerous controversies, including disputes with colleagues, accusations by former staffers, and her anti-transgender legislative push, that marked her congressional career.
Sarah Ewall-Wice ·
Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette rather than Mace; both Evette and AG Alan Wilson advanced to the runoff while Mace finished with 11.6 percent.
The Daily Beast headlined the piece "Nancy Mace's Bid for Governor Ends in Humiliation", that wording is the outlet's.
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June 10, 2026 · DispatchNational Review on Mace's primary loss
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June 9, 2026 · DispatchNancy Mace concedes SC governor race, endorses AG Alan Wilson
Mace conceded her gubernatorial campaign before 9 p.m. on primary night after finishing in last place with roughly 11.6 percent of the vote, endorsing AG Alan Wilson over Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for the runoff and saying she believes her vote to release the Epstein files cost her the race.