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Nancy Mace Is Already Talking About Taking Over Lindsey Graham's Seat

Mace said she would consider running for the open Senate seat if South Carolinians wanted her to.

Nancy Mace Is Already Talking About Taking Over Lindsey Graham's Seat
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The article criticizes Rep. Nancy Mace for saying she would consider running for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s vacant seat. It says Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint an interim senator and a special election will determine who takes the seat.

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Considering a run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

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

Senator whose death left the seat vacant

Democratic nominee in the special election

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who will appoint an interim senator

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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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