Career Timeline of Nancy Mace: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Nancy Mace built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nancy Mace is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district, a position she has held since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the South Carolina General Assembly from 2018 to 2020. She is known for sometimes breaking with her party.

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2001: Authored "In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel"

In 2001, Nancy Mace wrote "In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel" about her experience at the Citadel.

In the Company of Men: A Woman at the Citadel

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2007: Began working for FITSNews

In 2007, Nancy Mace began working for the website FITSNews.

2008: Founded the Mace Group

In 2008, Nancy Mace founded the Mace Group, a public relations and consulting firm.

2012: Volunteered for Ron Paul's campaign

In 2012, Nancy Mace volunteered for the presidential campaign of Ron Paul.

August 2013: Announced U.S. Senate Candidacy

In August 2013, Nancy Mace announced her candidacy in the 2014 election for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

2013: Sold stake in FITSNews

In 2013, Nancy Mace sold her stake in the website FITSNews.

June 10, 2014: Primary Election for U.S. Senate

On June 10, 2014, Nancy Mace received 19,560 votes (6.2% of the vote) in the primary election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, behind Lindsey Graham, Lee Bright, Richard Cash, and Det Bowers.

2016: Supported Donald Trump's presidential campaign

In 2016, Nancy Mace supported Donald Trump for president, serving as a coalitions director and field director for the campaign.

2016: Worked for Trump Campaign

In 2016, Nancy Mace worked for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

September 18, 2017: Filed for special election

On September 18, 2017, Nancy Mace filed as a Republican to run in a special election for the South Carolina State House District 99 seat.

January 16, 2018: Defeated Cindy Boatwright

On January 16, 2018, Nancy Mace defeated Democrat Cindy Boatwright in the general election for the South Carolina State House District 99 seat, with 2,066 votes to 1,587.

January 23, 2018: Took office

On January 23, 2018, Nancy Mace took office as representative for South Carolina State House District 99.

November 6, 2018: Defeated Jen Gibson

On November 6, 2018, Nancy Mace defeated the Democratic nominee, Jen Gibson, in the general election.

2018: Represented the 99th district

From 2018, Nancy Mace represented the 99th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives.

2018: Cunningham's surprise victory

In 2018, Joe Cunningham won the election for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in a surprise victory.

2018: Joined South Carolina General Assembly

In 2018, Nancy Mace joined the South Carolina General Assembly.

June 2019: Announced candidacy for South Carolina's 1st congressional district

In June 2019, Nancy Mace announced that she would seek the Republican nomination for South Carolina's 1st congressional district.

2019: Advocated for exceptions in abortion ban bill

In 2019, Nancy Mace successfully advocated for the inclusion of exceptions for rape and incest in a bill for a six-week abortion ban that passed the South Carolina state house. During a speech, Mace revealed that she had been raped at age 16.

May 2020: Prison reform bill signed into law

In May 2020, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law Nancy Mace's prison reform bill, which ends the shackling of pregnant women in prison.

2020: Left South Carolina General Assembly

In 2020, Nancy Mace left the South Carolina General Assembly.

2020: Elected to Congress

In 2020, Nancy Mace was elected to Congress, defeating incumbent Democrat Joe Cunningham. She became the first Republican woman elected to Congress from South Carolina.

2020: End of term as representative of the 99th district

In 2020, Nancy Mace's term as representative of the 99th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives came to an end.

January 3, 2021: Assumed office

On January 3, 2021, Nancy Mace assumed office as U.S. Representative.

October 21, 2021: Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt

On October 21, 2021, Nancy Mace was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the January 6 Attack.

2021: Became U.S. Representative

In 2021, Nancy Mace became the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district.

2021: Introduced the States Reform Act

In 2021, Nancy Mace introduced the States Reform Act to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and regulate it similarly to alcohol, aiming to support veterans, law enforcement, and businesses.

2022: Motives Behind Steve Bannon Contempt Vote

In 2022, Nancy Mace cited her vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt was motivated by a desire to retain the power to subpoena, should the Republican party regain control of the House of Representatives.

2022: Defeated Arrington

In 2022, Nancy Mace defeated Katie Arrington in the Republican primary for her congressional seat.

2022: Re-elected to Congress

In 2022, Nancy Mace was re-elected to Congress.

2022: Nikki Haley Supported Mace

In 2022, Nikki Haley supported Mace in the Republican primary.

October 2, 2023: House passed the MACE Act

On October 2, 2023, the House of Representatives passed a cybersecurity bill titled the MACE Act, intended to modernize federal cybersecurity job requirements. The bill was introduced by Mace.

October 3, 2023: Voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House

On October 3, 2023, Nancy Mace voted in favor of removing Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his position as speaker of the House, citing unfulfilled legislative promises.

April 2024: Introduced the PAAW Act

In April 2024, Nancy Mace introduced the Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act (PAAW Act) to prevent NIH research causing pain to dogs and cats.

2024: Endorsed Trump in Republican Primary

In 2024, Nancy Mace endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary.

2024: Re-elected to Congress.

In 2024, Nancy Mace was re-elected to Congress.

April 1, 2025: Withdrawal from Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth

On April 1, 2025, the United States attorney for the District of Columbia announced he would drop the misdemeanor charge against McIntyre. Following this announcement, Nancy Mace withdrew from the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and was subsequently replaced as co-chair by Representative Erin Houchin.

May 2025: Authored Legislation on Animal Research

In May 2025, Nancy Mace authored legislation aimed at requiring animals used in federal research laboratories to be relocated or put up for adoption instead of being killed.

August 4, 2025: Announcement of Gubernatorial Bid

On August 4, 2025, Nancy Mace officially announced her candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election.

2025: Signed petition calling for release of Epstein files

In 2025, Nancy Mace signed a petition calling for a vote on the release of the Epstein files, stating that the petition was deeply personal to her as a survivor of rape and sexual abuse.