Nancy Mace won't run for Senate after Trump backs Graham's sister

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-third-world-travel-ban-could-become-permanent-firebrand-republican-lawmaker-gets-her-way

Nancy Mace, a Republican House member from South Carolina, has announced she will not pursue the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. This decision follows President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham Nordone, Graham’s sister, for the full term. Nordone, appointed as the interim senator by Governor Henry McMaster, is now positioned as the front-runner in the upcoming special Republican primary on August 11. Mace had been exploring a Senate run, but Trump’s endorsement of Nordone has consolidated Republican support around her, leading to Mace’s withdrawal.

Key Takeaways

Nancy Mace’s decision not to run appears to decrease her previous market consideration as a potential candidate.

Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham Nordone is consistent with a shift in GOP support towards her candidacy.