Nancy Mace won’t run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Her decision comes after an unsuccessful run for governor earlier this year, and after President Donald Trump backed Sen. Darline Graham for a full term.

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National story. 10 articles from 10 sources. Updated Jul 21, 2026.

Part of The 2026 South Carolina Senate race: Darline Graham's Republican primary win

How each side is putting it

Left

2 sources
PoliticoLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Nancy Mace won’t run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

AxiosLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman still eyeing run to replace Lindsey Graham despite Trump snub

Center

3 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· WCBD News 2, WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg
WCBD News 2Center· Jul 21, 2026

Rep. Nancy Mace decides against senate run

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Jul 20, 2026

Rep. Nancy Mace decides against senate run

The HillCenter· Jul 20, 2026

Mace rules out Senate bid

Right

5 sources
PJ MediaRight· Jul 21, 2026

Nancy Mace Announces That She Will Not Be Running for Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat

Revolver NewsRight· Jul 20, 2026

Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as race to replace Lindsey Graham takes new turn…

Independent Journal ReviewRight· Jul 20, 2026

Nancy Mace Drops Senate Bid as South Carolina Race Heats Up

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 20, 2026

Nancy Mace drops out of South Carolina Senate race

Just the NewsLean Right· Jul 20, 2026

Nancy Mace says she will not run for Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 17Only lean-left coverage:Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman still eyeing run to replace Lindsey Graham despite Trump snub
  2. Jul 20Rep. Nancy Mace decides against senate run

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 89 days

Last development · Jul 20 — Rep. Nancy Mace decides against senate run

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