History of Nancy Mace in Timeline
Nancy Mace is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district since 2021. Affiliated with the Republican Party, she is known for representing her constituency in the House of Representatives. Her political career involves legislative duties and engagement in national issues within the framework of the Republican platform.
December 4, 1977: Nancy Mace's Birth
On December 4, 1977, Nancy Ruth Mace was born.
1997: Father served as commandant of cadets at The Citadel
From 1997, James Emory Mace, Nancy Mace's father, served as commandant of cadets at The Citadel.
1999: Graduated from The Citadel
In 1999, Nancy Mace became the first woman to graduate from the Corps of Cadets program at The Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
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 experiences at the Citadel.
2005: Father's Tenure as Commandant of Cadets Ended
In 2005, James Emory Mace concluded his service as the commandant of cadets at The Citadel.
2007: Started working for FITSNews
In 2007, Nancy Mace began working for the website FITSNews.
2008: Started The Mace Group
In 2008, Nancy Mace started a public relations and consulting firm called The Mace Group.
2012: Volunteered for Ron Paul's presidential campaign
In 2012, Nancy Mace volunteered for the campaign of presidential candidate Ron Paul.
August 2013: Announced Candidacy for U.S. Senate
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: Lost primary election for U.S. Senate
On June 10, 2014, Nancy Mace received 6.2% of the vote in the primary election, losing to Lindsey Graham and other candidates.
2014: Mace calls for repeal of Obamacare
During her 2014 U.S. Senate campaign, Mace said "We must use any means possible to repeal, defund, and ultimately stop Obamacare" because it will "suffocate individual liberty and further stifle economic growth".
2016: Supported Donald Trump for president
In 2016, Nancy Mace supported Donald Trump for president as a coalitions director and field director for the campaign.
2016: Worked for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential 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: Won general election for South Carolina State House District 99
On January 16, 2018, Nancy Mace defeated Democrat Cindy Boatwright in the general election for South Carolina State House District 99.
January 23, 2018: Took office in South Carolina State House
On January 23, 2018, Nancy Mace took office in the South Carolina State House.
November 6, 2018: Won General Election
On November 6, 2018, Nancy Mace won the general election against Democratic nominee Jen Gibson.
2018: Represented the 99th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives
From 2018, Nancy Mace represented the 99th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives, covering Hanahan, northeast Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island.
2018: Joe Cunningham won the seat in the 1st congressional district
In 2018, Democrat Joe Cunningham won the seat in South Carolina's 1st congressional district in a surprise victory.
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: Mace's Divorce from Curtis Jackson
In 2019, Mace divorced Curtis Jackson, with whom she had two children.
2019: Advocated for Rape and Incest Exceptions in Abortion Bill
In 2019, Nancy Mace advocated for the inclusion of exceptions for rape and incest in a six-week abortion ban bill and revealed that she had been raped at age 16.
2019: Received Awards for Voting Record
In 2019, Nancy Mace received a 100% Lifetime rating from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina and the 2019 Tax Payer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth.
May 2020: Prison reform bill signed into law
In May 2020, Governor Henry McMaster signed Nancy Mace's prison reform bill into law.
2020: South Carolina redrew its congressional map
After the 2020 census, South Carolina redrew its congressional map, leading to significant population changes between districts.
2020: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
In 2020, Nancy Mace was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Republican woman elected to Congress from South Carolina.
2020: Refused to support efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results
In 2020, Nancy Mace was one of seven Republicans who publicly refused to support their colleagues' efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
January 3, 2021: Assumed Office in U.S. House of Representatives
On January 3, 2021, Nancy Mace assumed office as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district.
January 6, 2021: Criticized Trump for Role in Capitol Attack
On January 6, 2021, Nancy Mace criticized President Trump for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
April 2021: Mace opposes D.C. statehood
In April 2021, Mace voiced her opposition to a Democratic proposal to grant the District of Columbia statehood, arguing that Washington, D.C. was too small to qualify as a state.
May 18, 2021: Voted against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
On May 18, 2021, Nancy Mace voted against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.
June 1, 2021: Mace's home vandalized
On June 1, 2021, the Charleston Police Department opened an investigation after Mace's home was vandalized with profanity and anarchy symbols.
June 2021: Mace votes for Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
In June 2021, Mace was one of 26 Republicans who voted for the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act.
June 2021: Mace votes to repeal Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
In June 2021, Mace was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
October 21, 2021: Mace votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress
On October 21, 2021, Mace was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to appear before the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
November 2021: Criticized Lauren Boebert for anti-Muslim comments
In November 2021, Nancy Mace criticized fellow Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert for her anti-Muslim comments about Democrat Ilhan Omar.
2021: Mace cosponsors the Life at Conception Act
In 2021, Mace co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act, which would recognize a fertilized egg as a person and establish a nationwide abortion ban. Mace also expressed views on abortion bans and called for Republicans to be more moderate on the issue, supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.
2021: Mace introduces States Reform Act
In 2021, Mace introduced the States Reform Act to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and regulate it similarly to alcohol.
2021: Mace supports LGBTQ rights
In 2021, Mace stated her strong support for LGBTQ rights and equality, stating that "No one should be discriminated against." She opposed the Equality Act, and co-sponsored the Fairness for All Act instead.
2021: Mace does not sign onto amicus brief to overturn Roe v. Wade
In 2021, Mace was among a few Republican representatives who did not sign onto an amicus brief to overturn Roe v. Wade.
2021: Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act
In 2021, Nancy Mace voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, along with all other Senate and House Republicans.
2021: Pleaded with Trump to condemn Capitol attack
In 2021, after the Capitol attack, Nancy Mace pleaded with Trump to condemn it, but ultimately voted against impeaching him.
July 2022: Mace votes for Respect for Marriage Act
In July 2022, Mace was among 47 Republican representatives who voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects existing same-sex and interracial marriages under federal law.
2022: Mace's Engagement to Patrick Bryant
In 2022, Mace became engaged to Patrick Bryant.
2022: Mace criticizes abortion bans without exceptions
In 2022, Mace criticized states for enacting abortion bans without exceptions following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. She expressed disagreement with Florida's abortion ban signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, emphasizing the need for compassion for women who are victims of rape or incest.
2022: Mace voted for Ukraine aid
In 2022, Mace voted for H.R. 7691, the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would provide $40 billion in emergency aid to the Ukrainian government.
2022: Defeated Katie Arrington in primary election
In 2022, Nancy Mace defeated Katie Arrington in the Republican primary for her congressional seat, despite Trump's endorsement of Arrington.
January 2023: Mace introduces the Standing with Moms Act
In January 2023, Mace introduced the Standing with Moms Act, which would create a website, life.gov, linking women to crisis pregnancy centers.
February 2023: Introduced the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act
In February 2023, Nancy Mace co-introduced the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act.
May 31, 2023: Mace Votes Against Fiscal Responsibility Act
On May 31, 2023, Mace was among 71 House Republicans who voted against the final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 to raise the debt ceiling. She later claimed that the American people were spoon-fed lies regarding the measure.
July 2023: Mace leads congressional hearing on UAPs
In July 2023, as Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, Mace questioned David Grusch about nonhuman craft and biological remains during a congressional hearing on UAPs (UFOs) and government transparency.
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.
October 3, 2023: Voted to remove 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.
October 2023: Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Redistricting Case
In October 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging South Carolina's redistricting map. The NAACP argued against the map, which would later be reversed in May 2024.
November 2023: High Staff Turnover
Between November 2023 and February 2024, Nancy Mace's office experienced a complete turnover of all staff.
2023: Mace Ends Engagement to Patrick Bryant
In 2023, Mace's engagement to Patrick Bryant ended. Reportedly, she broke off the engagement after finding Bryant on a dating app.
2023: District 1 was redrawn in a "stark racial gerrymander"
In 2023, a federal panel ruled that Nancy Mace's congressional District 1 was redrawn in a "stark racial gerrymander" intended to suppress the power of Black voters.
January 2024: Called Hunter Biden "epitome of White privilege"
During a January 2024 hearing, Nancy Mace called Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, "the epitome of White privilege."
February 2024: High Staff Turnover
Between November 2023 and February 2024, Nancy Mace's office experienced a complete turnover of all staff.
April 2024: Introduced the Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act (PAAW Act)
In April 2024, Nancy Mace introduced the Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act (PAAW Act).
May 2024: Supreme Court Rules on South Carolina Redistricting
In May 2024, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling in a 6-3 decision regarding South Carolina's redistricting. The court found that the legislature's decisions were driven by partisan goals to increase the Republican vote share in District 1, and not by race. Mace responded by saying it "reaffirms everything everyone in South Carolina already knows, which is that the line wasn't based on race."
August 15, 2024: Mace criticized for mispronouncing Kamala Harris' name
On August 15, 2024, Nancy Mace received nationally circulated criticism for repeatedly mispronouncing Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' name after initially pronouncing her name correctly. She also claimed "I will say Kamala's name any way that I want to."
November 2024: Mace criticizes Pentagon's AARO
In November 2024, Mace criticized the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) for allegedly withholding the truth about the government's activities concerning UAPs, questioning the secrecy surrounding the topic.
November 18, 2024: Mace introduces resolution to ban transgender people from bathrooms
On November 18, 2024, Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender people from using bathrooms other than those of their sex assigned at birth at the U.S. Capitol. She specifically targeted Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride, referring to her as a "biological man trying to force himself into women's spaces."
December 2024: Accusation of Assault
In December 2024, Nancy Mace accused James McIntyre of assault during a handshake at a foster care youth advocacy event, leading to his arrest.
2024: Mace suggests drone sightings could be from outer space
During the 2024 United States drone sightings Mace said she would not rule out the purported drones were from "outer space" or "outside the universe".
2024: Endorsed Trump in 2024 Republican Primary
In 2024, Nancy Mace endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primaries, reversing her previous stance.
2024: Endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary
In 2024, Nancy Mace endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary.
February 2025: Mace Accuses Ex-Fiance and Other Men of Abuse
In February 2025, Mace gave a speech in the House of Representatives where she accused Patrick Bryant and three other men of physical abuse, rape, and sexual misconduct against her and other women.
February 2025: Mace uses slur against trans people
In February 2025, at a House Oversight Committee hearing, Mace used a slur referring to trans people and repeated the word three times when confronted.
2025: Mace supports Trump's proposal regarding Gaza
In 2025, Mace supported President Trump's proposal to send U.S. troops to take control of Gaza and remove the Gazans from the territory.
