Rep Nancy Mace Nears Decision on South Carolina Governor Bid

Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is considering a run for governor and plans to make a decision within the next few days. She cited concerns over the state's high income tax rate, the presence of what she describes as a 'gender-bending ideology' in schools, and what she calls a lack of enforcement against illegal immigration as motivating factors. Mace framed the upcoming GOP primary as a two-person race between herself and Attorney General Alan Wilson, criticizing Wilson’s record on criminal justice issues. The primary field also includes Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. Ralph Norman, and state Sen. Josh Kimbrell, with Mace currently leading in a recent survey despite many voters remaining undecided. Mace emphasized her commitment to protecting South Carolina's residents and expressed readiness to challenge Wilson in what she views as a critical election for the state's future. President Donald Trump has not yet endorsed any candidate in the race, though Evette claims to have his trust.