Nancy Mace’s ex-chief files to challenge her
Former Chief of Staff of Rep. Nancy Mace Files to Run Against Her in 2024 Elections
In a surprising turn of events, Dan Hanlon, who recently departed from Rep. Nancy Mace’s office, has officially filed paperwork to challenge her in the 2024 elections. Hanlon submitted his candidacy for the GOP primary in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, as confirmed by records from the Federal Election Commission.
Hanlon had been working closely with Mace since her inauguration in January 2023. However, their professional relationship took a sour turn when Hanlon was abruptly fired on December 1st, joining the ranks of three other senior staffers who left Mace’s team within a week. Richard Chalkey, her deputy chief of staff, resigned, and Randal Meyer, her legislative director, also tendered his resignation effective at the end of December.
While the exact reason for Hanlon’s dismissal remains undisclosed, allegations of a toxic work environment have been circulating around Mace. Interestingly, it appears that Hanlon had been strategizing his campaign against Mace for some time now. Politico reports that he has already begun meeting with potential donors and assembling a team to support his bid for Congress.
This unexpected challenge from Hanlon poses a significant threat to Mace’s political future. As her former chief of staff, Hanlon possesses intimate knowledge of her internal workings, making him a formidable opponent who can potentially exploit her vulnerabilities. The Washington Examiner has reached out to Mace’s campaign for a comment on this development.
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Why did Dan Hanlon abruptly leave Rep. Nancy Mace’s office and decide to challenge her in the GOP primary?
Former Chief of Staff of Rep. Nancy Mace Files to Run Against Her in 2024 Elections
In a surprising turn of events, Dan Hanlon, who recently departed from Rep. Nancy Mace’s office, has officially filed paperwork to challenge her in the 2024 elections. Hanlon submitted his candidacy for the GOP primary in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, as confirmed by records from the Federal Election Commission.
Hanlon had been working closely with Mace since her inauguration in January 2023. However, their professional relationship took a sour turn when Hanlon was abruptly fired on December 1st, joining the ranks of three other senior staffers who left Mace’s team within a week. Richard Chalkey, her deputy chief of staff, resigned, and Randal Meyer, her legislative director, also tendered his resignation effective at the end of December.
While the exact reason for Hanlon’s dismissal remains undisclosed, allegations of a toxic work environment have been circulating around Mace. Interestingly, it appears that Hanlon had been strategizing his campaign against Mace for some time now. Politico reports that he has already begun meeting with potential donors and assembling a team to support his bid for Congress.
This unexpected challenge from Hanlon poses a significant threat to Mace’s political future. As her former chief of staff, Hanlon possesses intimate knowledge of her internal workings, making him a formidable opponent who can potentially exploit her vulnerabilities. The Washington Examiner has reached out to Mace’s campaign for a comment on this development.
Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
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