Rep. Nancy Mace, a conservative activist, finished a distant fifth in the South Carolina Republican primary for governor, leaving her future in politics uncertain. Mace, who has been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, had a tumultuous campaign, marked by controversy and criticism from her opponents.

Mace’s Campaign

Mace’s campaign was characterized by her efforts to court the support of President Trump, despite having previously criticized him over the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. She also emphasized her fights with other Republicans to release files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which she claimed would reveal important information about the case.

In the final days of her campaign, Mace called for a law to prevent anyone not born in the U.S. from holding political office or serving as a judge. She also suggested that one of her opponents, Rom Reddy, was not qualified to hold office because he was a naturalized citizen.

Aftermath

Following her loss, Mace posted a lengthy statement on social media, recounting her achievements in the U.S. House and expressing her gratitude to her supporters. She also announced her support for Alan Wilson, who will face Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the runoff election.

Mace’s future in politics is uncertain, but her supporters remain hopeful that she will continue to be a voice for conservative values in South Carolina.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.