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So Apparently Nancy Mace's Fifth Stage of Grief Is Running for Senate

Mace is weighing a Senate bid after losing South Carolina’s gubernatorial primary.

So Apparently Nancy Mace's Fifth Stage of Grief Is Running for Senate
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Nancy Mace is weighing a run for the Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s death, following her loss in South Carolina’s gubernatorial primary. She has not announced a decision, and the article reports uncertainty about her chances of winning the nomination.

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Representative considering a run for the Senate

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late South Carolina senator whose vacant seat is the subject of the potential race

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced Graham’s death and endorsed a choice for interim replacement

Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative mentioned as a past target of Mace’s criticism

Democratic Senate nominee previously expected to face Graham

ALSO MENTIONED  Darline Graham Nordone, Graham’s sister, whom Trump endorsed as interim replacement

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Nancy Mace Considers Run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat

Reports say Nancy Mace is considering or open to a run for the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s death. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Mace’s prospects and political pushback, including criticism and reported opposition from Trump allies. Center outlets mostly track her stated interest, potential contenders and the vacancy, with one report citing low odds. Right-leaning outlets split between criticizing her interest as improper and arguing she should be considered, while also covering the succession contest.

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