Nancy Mace eyeing Lindsey Graham’s seat after senator’s death: Report
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is considering running for the Senate seat left vacant by the recent death of Senator Lindsey graham at age 71. With Graham’s passing, South Carolina faces a special election scheduled for August 11 to fill the seat temporarily until the next regular election. Mace, who recently lost her gubernatorial bid adn will leave her House seat in January, plans to start exploring a run this week and has funds available from previous campaigns. However, her prospects are uncertain, as she previously finished fifth in the 2014 Senate primary challenging Graham and did poorly in the recent gubernatorial primary despite her recognition.graham was highly regarded in South Carolina, and the upcoming election is expected to be competitive, with Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint an interim senator.Mace has publicly mourned Graham’s death, praising his dedication to the state and country.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is reportedly eyeing former Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat after his sudden death.
As the state scrambles to find a replacement for the senator, who died on Saturday evening at age 71, Mace may be hoping to take the seat, according to a Politico report. She just lost her gubernatorial bid by a significant margin and will leave her House seat in January. Two sources speaking with the outlet said she plans to begin exploring the possibility of running for the seat this week.
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The sources said Mace will begin polling for a possible run this week and has money left over in her federal campaign account from past runs. She will need to make a decision quickly, as South Carolina law holds that a special election must be held Aug. 11 to choose a replacement for Graham in the 2026 race. He had readily won his primary with nearly 57% of the vote last month.
Mace’s prospects are doubtful, however, as she finished in fifth place in the gubernatorial primary, despite her name recognition and spot in the House. Mace had previously mounted a Senate primary challenge to Graham in 2014 but was likewise crushed and came in fifth place.
The congresswoman hasn’t commented on the possibility publicly but extended a lengthy tribute to Graham on social media.
LINDSEY GRAHAM DEAD AT 71 AFTER ‘BRIEF AND SUDDEN ILLNESS’
“South Carolina lost a giant last night. For more than three decades Lindsey Graham gave everything he had to this state and this country, from the Air Force to the United States Senate. We did not always agree, but no one ever questioned his love for South Carolina or the fight he brought to every room he walked into,” Mace wrote. “Please join me in praying for his family and for all who called him a friend.”
Few serious challengers were willing to take on Graham in his primary this year due to his close alliance with President Donald Trump, meaning the special primary to replace him is a true toss-up. Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) will soon appoint a replacement to serve in his seat until Jan. 3.
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