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Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race

Nancy Mace ruled out a Senate bid and said she would focus on seeking justice for herself and other women.

Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race
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Rep. Nancy Mace said she will not run for the U.S. Senate, while Sen. Darline Graham announced she will seek the Republican nomination for the seat her brother held. The race also includes Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, whose competing bids have prompted criticism over a possible House vacancy.

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who declined to run for the Senate

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Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

Senator entering the special election for her brother’s seat

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

Senator whose seat is described as vacant after his death

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

Representative and Senate candidate criticized over the potential effect of his bid on his House seat

Mark Lynch
R · SC

Businessman who committed to run for the Senate seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President reported to have encouraged Darline Graham to run

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

Representative and Senate candidate who criticized Russell Fry’s bid

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader asked whether he would endorse Darline Graham

House Democratic leader mentioned as a possible Speaker if Republicans lose control

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, Governor referenced in the account of Mace’s prior gubernatorial campaign; JD Chaplin, South Carolina state senator and spokesperson for Fry’s campaign; Murrell Smith, South Carolina House speaker who commented on state election law; Thomas Alexander, South Carolina Senate president who commented on state election law

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Nancy Mace Says She Will Not Run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat

Outlets agree Nancy Mace said she will not run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. Left-leaning outlets question her stated rationale and stress her electoral prospects. Right-leaning outlets place the decision within Republican primary dynamics and the choices of other candidates.

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