Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina faced a decisive defeat in the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary. Unofficial returns show her finishing fifth. This loss extended even to her home county and district. Mace had gained national prominence with her significant political journey.
On June 10, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. EDT, reports confirmed Mace’s loss. She had previously been a Republican standout, attracting the media spotlight through her vivid political evolution. Her defeat marks a setback in what was once a promising political career.

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