Republican Representative Nancy Mace lost her GOP primary for South Carolina governor, failing to advance to a runoff. Mace faced challenges including a series of scandals and her decision to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, which reportedly alienated support from former President Donald Trump. Trump backed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson, who will face off in a runoff. Mace acknowledged that her actions regarding the Epstein files likely cost her Trump's endorsement, despite significant opposition spending against her.
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- press release Nancy Mace Interview
- press release Trump Endorsement Announcement