Summary
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace is leading in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary race, according to a recent poll. The poll shows Mace has a slight edge over her Republican opponents, with a significant portion of voters still undecided.
Key Facts
- Nancy Mace announced her run for governor of South Carolina last month.
- A recent poll shows Mace at 19% in the primary race, leading over Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette at 18%.
- Other candidates include State Attorney General Alan Wilson (16%), U.S. Representative Ralph Norman (10%), and State Senator Josh Kimbrell (2%).
- 35% of likely Republican primary voters remain undecided.
- The poll was conducted by co/efficient on September 18 and 19 with 1,094 likely GOP voters; it has a margin of error of 3.17%.
- Poll participants named taxes and spending as the top issues, followed by inflation and government corruption.
- Mace's favorability rating is 36%, with a 26% unfavorable rating.
- The general election for South Carolina governor is set for November 3, 2026.
