Rep. Nancy Mace Faces Protests During Rock Hill Town Hall Campaign Event

Congresswoman Nancy Mace held a town hall event in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as part of her campaign for governor, where she outlined her platform including eliminating state income tax, supporting school choice, and reforming the justice system. The event was marked by both support and protests, with demonstrators opposing Mace's anti-LGBTQ stances, including her use of transphobic slurs and her support for strict bathroom rules and defunding schools recognizing transgender students' pronouns. Mace responded to protesters with confrontational remarks and defended her positions, emphasizing her pledge to be a "Law-and-Order Governor" in contrast to Attorney General Alan Wilson. The primary for the South Carolina governor's race is set for June 2026, with Mace facing competition from other Republicans. Meanwhile, State Senator Katie Wallace of Colorado will host a more informal town hall event in Longmont, focusing on local constituent engagement. These events reflect ongoing political campaigning marked by sharply divided public opinions on social and governance issues.