Rep. Nancy Mace Says She Will Not Run for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace announced she will not seek the Senate seat left vacant by Sen. Lindsey Graham, citing her focus on her current congressional duties and a desire to pursue policy goals.
South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace confirmed she will not enter the special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The decision was announced in a video statement released ahead of the filing deadline.
Mace said she is concentrating on her responsibilities in the House and will continue to advocate for what she described as South Carolina values. She added that she intends to keep working on issues she believes affect women’s safety and justice.
"I’m not running for the U.S. Senate, not because I’m backing down from a fight, but because the one I’m already in matters right now," Mace said in the video.
The announcement comes as several candidates, including Graham’s sister Darline Graham, have signaled their intent to run in the August 11 special primary. Mace did not endorse any candidate.
Mace, who lost a bid for governor in June, has previously drawn attention for her outspoken positions on cultural issues and for personal legal disputes. She said she received numerous calls and messages urging her to run, but she declined, emphasizing her commitment to her current role.
The special election will determine who will serve the remainder of Graham’s term and who will run for a full term in 2026.