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Mace rules out Senate bid

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Monday said she would not run to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), citing “unfinished business” in the House. “I want to be straight with you. I'm not running for the U.S.

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

    Headline from Politico ·

  2. Newest

    Mace rules out Senate bid

    Headline from The Hill ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Axios

    Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman still eyeing run to replace Lindsey Graham despite Trump snub (opens Axios)

    Published

    Axios's feed description

    Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) are both still considering bids for the U.S. Senate despite President Trump endorsing Darline Graham Nordone for a full six-year term. Why it matters: A run by either could mean a messy Aug. 11 special primary to replace the late Sen.

  2. Just the News

    Nancy Mace says she will not run for Lindsey Graham's South Carolina Senate seat (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    “I’m not running for the U.S. Senate, not because I’m backing down from a fight, but because the one I’m already in matters right now,” she said in a video. "The laws meant to protect me and other women failed us. I won't stop until that changes."

  3. Politico

    Nancy Mace won’t run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    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.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Nancy Mace drops out of South Carolina Senate race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced Monday that she would not run for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat ahead of the Tuesday filing deadline. Following Graham’s unexpected death last week, Mace floated running in the August special election.

  5. The Hill

    Mace rules out Senate bid (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Monday said she would not run to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), citing “unfinished business” in the House. “I want to be straight with you. I'm not running for the U.S.

  6. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Rep. Nancy Mace decides against senate run (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    U.S. Representative Nancy Mace announced Monday that she will not run in a special election to replace the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham on the November ballot.

  7. Independent Journal Review

    Nancy Mace Drops Senate Bid as South Carolina Race Heats Up (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Nancy Mace says she will not seek Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat as Darline Graham joins a crowded Republican field and GOP rivals clash over House control.

  8. Revolver News

  9. PJ Media

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