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Nancy Mace Stands By Epstein Files Fight After Fifth Place Finish

Nancy Mace Stands By Epstein Files Fight After Fifth Place Finish

Summary

Republican Nancy Mace finished fifth in South Carolina’s GOP primary for governor after she pushed to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. She said she has no regrets about her decision, saying it was a moral issue, even though it may have cost her support and President Trump’s endorsement.

Key Facts

  • Nancy Mace is a Republican representative who ran for governor in South Carolina.
  • She finished fifth with 12.1% of the vote in the June 9 GOP primary.
  • Mace voted to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, which made her unpopular with some voters and President Trump.
  • President Trump’s endorsement was linked to success in the primary, and Mace did not get it.
  • Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff, leading the Republican field.
  • Mace said she decided to release the Epstein files because of her personal experience as a survivor of sexual assault.
  • She described exposing misconduct as more important than winning the election.
  • Mace said she will continue to be active in public life despite the loss.
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