History of Nancy Mace in Timeline

Nancy Mace is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she represents a coastal district in South Carolina. Before entering Congress, Mace was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. She is also known for being the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina. Mace has positioned herself as a more moderate voice within the Republican Party at times, expressing independent views on certain issues.

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December 4, 1977: Nancy Mace's Birth

On December 4, 1977, Nancy Ruth Mace was born. She is now a U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district.

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1997: Father served as commandant of cadets at the Citadel

In 1997, Nancy Mace's father began serving as commandant of cadets at the Citadel.

1999: First Woman Graduate from the Citadel's Corps of Cadets Program

In 1999, Nancy Mace became the first woman to graduate from the Corps of Cadets program at the Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

1999: Graduated from the Citadel's Corps of Cadets program

In 1999, Nancy Mace graduated from the Citadel's Corps of Cadets program with a degree in business administration magna cum laude.

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", published by Simon & Schuster, about her experience at The Citadel.

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2004: Earned Master's Degree

In 2004, Nancy Mace earned a master's degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia's Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

2005: Father ended service as commandant of cadets at the Citadel

In 2005, Nancy Mace's father ended his service as commandant of cadets at the Citadel.

2007: Started working for FITSNews

In 2007, Nancy Mace began working for the website FITSNews, which covers South Carolina politics and current events.

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 presidential campaign of Ron Paul.

August 2013: Announced candidacy for U.S. Senate in South Carolina

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: Received 6.2% of the vote in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate

On June 10, 2014, Nancy Mace received 19,560 votes (6.2% of the vote) in the primary election for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina.

2014: Mace Campaigns Against Obamacare

During her 2014 U.S. Senate campaign, Mace expressed strong opposition to Obamacare, advocating for its repeal and defunding.

2016: Supported Donald Trump for president

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

2016: Worked for Donald Trump's presidential campaign

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

September 18, 2017: Filed for special election for South Carolina State House District 99

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, winning the South Carolina State House District 99 seat.

January 23, 2018: Took office in South Carolina State House District 99

On January 23, 2018, Nancy Mace officially took office representing South Carolina State House District 99.

November 6, 2018: Defeated Jen Gibson in general election

On November 6, 2018, Nancy Mace defeated the Democratic nominee, Mount Pleasant resident Jen Gibson, in the general election for South Carolina State House District 99.

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: Contextual information regarding Joe Cunningham's victory

In 2018, Democrat Joe Cunningham won the seat for South Carolina's 1st congressional district, a district Trump carried by 13 percentage points two years earlier. This victory served as the backdrop for Mace's 2019 announcement to seek the Republican nomination for the same seat.

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: Divorce from Curtis Jackson

In 2019, Nancy Mace and Curtis Jackson divorced. They had two children together.

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.

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, revealing she had been raped at age 16.

May 2020: Prison Reform Bill Signed into Law

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

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: South Carolina Congressional Map Redrawn

In 2020, South Carolina redrew its congressional map due to significant population changes, which later led to legal challenges.

January 3, 2021: Assumed office

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 it was too small.

May 18, 2021: Voted against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

On May 18, 2021, Nancy Mace joined 61 other House Republicans to vote against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, citing concerns about discrimination against Asian-Americans in higher education.

June 1, 2021: Vandalism of Mace's Home

On June 1, 2021, the Charleston Police Department initiated an investigation after Nancy Mace's home was vandalized with profanity, anarchy symbols, and graffiti supporting the PRO Act.

June 2021: Mace Votes for Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act

In June 2021, Mace was one of 26 Republicans to vote for the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act.

June 2021: Mace Votes to Repeal Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution

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: Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt of Congress

On October 21, 2021, Nancy Mace, along with eight other House Republicans, voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the January 6 Attack. Mace stated her vote was to retain the power to subpoena, foreseeing a potential Republican majority in the House in 2022.

November 2021: Criticized Lauren Boebert's 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 Life at Conception Act

In 2021, Mace cosponsored the Life at Conception Act, aiming to establish a nationwide abortion ban, while also expressing the need for exceptions and moderation on the issue.

2021: Mace Expresses Support for LGBTQ Rights and Equality

In 2021, Mace expressed strong support for LGBTQ rights and equality, opposing discrimination, but also co-sponsoring the Fairness for All Act as an alternative to the Equality Act.

2021: Mace Introduces the 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 Declines to Sign Amicus Brief on Roe v. Wade

In 2021, Mace was among the Republican representatives who did not sign onto an amicus brief to overturn Roe v. Wade.

2021: Became U.S. Representative

In 2021, Nancy Mace became the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district. She is affiliated with the Republican Party.

2021: Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act

In 2021, Nancy Mace, along with all other Senate and House Republicans, voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

2021: Addressed Capitol attack and impeachment

In 2021, following the United States Capitol attack, Nancy Mace pleaded with Trump to condemn the attack but ultimately voted against impeaching him, citing concerns about due process.

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 Criticizes Abortion Bans Without Exceptions

In 2022, Mace criticized states enacting abortion bans without exceptions following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, expressing disagreement with the Florida abortion ban.

2022: Mace Votes for Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act

In 2022, Mace voted for H.R. 7691, the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, which would provide $40 billion in emergency aid to the Ukrainian government.

2022: Engagement to Patrick Bryant

In 2022, Nancy Mace became engaged to Patrick Bryant.

2022: Defeated Katie Arrington in Republican primary

In 2022, Nancy Mace defeated Katie Arrington in the Republican primary for her congressional seat, despite Trump's endorsement of Arrington.

2022: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In 2022, Nancy Mace was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

2022: Nikki Haley Supported Mace in Primary

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

January 2023: Mace Introduces the Standing with Moms Act

In January 2023, Mace introduced the Standing with Moms Act, proposing a website, life.gov, to link women to crisis pregnancy centers.

February 2023: Introduced the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act

In February 2023, Nancy Mace introduced the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act, which aims to share federal offshore wind power revenue with states for coastal protection and restoration work.

May 31, 2023: Mace Votes Against Fiscal Responsibility Act

On May 31, 2023, Mace voted against the final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 to raise the debt ceiling.

July 2023: Mace Questions Intelligence Official on UAPs

In July 2023, as Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, Mace questioned David Grusch about claims of recovered extraterrestrial spacecraft and biological remains during a hearing on UAPs.

October 2, 2023: House of Representatives 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. It was the last bill passed under Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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 from his position as speaker of the House, citing unfulfilled promises regarding legislation and describing him as a "loser" afterwards.

October 2023: Mace Leads Opposition to EATS Act

In October 2023, Mace led a letter opposing the inclusion of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act in the 2023 farm bill, citing concerns about states' rights and foreign influence.

October 2023: Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Redistricting

In October 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the NAACP's challenge to South Carolina's congressional map.

November 2023: High staff turnover begins

In November 2023, Nancy Mace's office began to experience high levels of staff turnover, eventually leading to a complete turnover of all staff.

2023: Mace Votes for Ban on Center of Excellence in Ukraine

In 2023, Mace voted for a ban on a Center of Excellence in Ukraine that enhances NATO activities.

2023: Mace Votes in Favor of Removing US Troops from Syria

In 2023, Mace was among 47 Republicans to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.

2023: Breakup with Patrick Bryant

In 2023, Nancy Mace broke off her engagement with Patrick Bryant, claiming she found him on a dating app, which he denied.

2023: Federal Panel Rules District 1 a Racial Gerrymander

In 2023, a three-judge federal panel ruled that 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 the 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: Complete staff turnover

By February 2024, Nancy Mace's office had experienced a complete turnover of all staff.

February 2024: Mace Receives Leadership Award

In February 2024, Mace received a leadership award from the Organization for Competitive Markets and Competitive Markets Action for her opposition to the EATS Act.

March 2024: Mace Joins Letter Opposing EATS Act

In March 2024, Mace joined a House Republican letter expressing opposition to the EATS Act, citing concerns about national security and foreign influence over the U.S. agricultural sector.

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), aiming to prevent NIH research that causes significant pain and distress to dogs and cats.

May 2024: Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Ruling on Redistricting

In May 2024, the Supreme Court reversed the lower court's ruling in a 6–3 decision, finding that the legislature's redistricting decisions were driven by partisan goals rather than race.

August 15, 2024: Mace Mispronounces Kamala Harris' Name

On August 15, 2024, Nancy Mace received nationally circulated criticism for repeatedly mispronouncing Vice President Kamala Harris' name after initially pronouncing her name correctly.

November 2024: Mace Criticizes Pentagon's AARO on UAP Transparency

In a November 2024 hearing, Mace criticized the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) for its handling of UAPs and questioned the government's secrecy.

November 18, 2024: Mace Introduces Resolution on Single-Sex Facilities

On November 18, 2024, Mace introduced a resolution to prohibit members of the House of Representatives from using single-sex facilities that don't correspond to their biological sex, targeting transgender women.

December 2024: Alleged assault by James McIntyre

In December 2024, Nancy Mace stated that James McIntyre threatened and physically assaulted her during a handshake at a foster care youth advocacy event. McIntyre was arrested but witnesses disputed Mace's description.

2024: Mace Shifts Stance on LGBTQ Rights

Around and after the 2024 presidential election campaign, Mace shifted to a significantly more hostile position on LGBTQ rights, after initially supporting them.

2024: Endorsed Trump in Republican primaries

In 2024, Nancy Mace endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primaries over Nikki Haley, who had supported Mace in the 2022 primary.

2024: Endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary

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

2024: Drone Sightings Controversy

In 2024, Nancy Mace speculated that drone sightings could be from "outer space" or "outside the universe." However, subsequent investigations by civilian and military agencies, along with law enforcement and independent experts, attributed the sightings to mistaken aircraft and other objects.

2024: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In 2024, Nancy Mace was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

February 2025: Mace Uses Slur Against Trans People

At a House Oversight Committee hearing in February 2025, Mace used a slur to refer to trans people and repeated the word when confronted.

February 2025: Accusations of Abuse and Defamation Lawsuit

In February 2025, Nancy Mace accused Patrick Bryant and three other men of physical abuse, rape, and sexual misconduct during a speech in the House of Representatives. The men denied the accusations. In March, one of the men Mace accused, Brian Musgrave, sued her for defamation.

March 2025: Mace Criticizes Elissa Slotkin for Reading from Children's Book About LGBT Tolerance

In March 2025, Mace criticized US Senator Elissa Slotkin for reading aloud from a children's book about LGBT tolerance, using the term 'groomers'.

April 1, 2025: Misdemeanor charge against McIntyre dropped

On April 1, 2025, the misdemeanor charge against McIntyre was dropped. Shortly after, Mace withdrew from the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and was replaced as co-chair by Rep. Erin Houchin.

May 2025: Mace Accuses Fatima Goss Graves of Sexual Grooming

At a DOGE subcommittee hearing in May 2025, Mace accused Fatima Goss Graves, CEO of the National Women's Law Center, of sexual grooming.

2025: Mace Supports Trump's Proposal to Send U.S. Troops to 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.

2025: Mace Criticizes LGBTQ Themes in Schools and Libraries

Starting in 2025, Mace began making more statements critical of gays and lesbians in public life, calling for books with LGBTQ themes to be banned from schools and libraries.