Summary
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina has announced she is running for governor. She aims to gain support from Donald Trump's voters and plans to focus her campaign on several state issues like criminal justice and education. Several other Republicans are also running in this race.
Key Facts
- Nancy Mace is a U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 1st District.
- She announced her candidacy for governor at The Citadel military college in Charleston.
- Mace is known for aligning with former President Donald Trump and seeks his endorsement.
- Her campaign will focus on criminal justice reform, eliminating state income tax, and improving education.
- Some of her opponents in the race include Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
- Mace is notable for being the first woman to graduate from The Citadel.
- She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from South Carolina.
