Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman refuse to exit South Carolina governor’s race after losing Trump endorsement

Published June 1, 2026 4:23pm ET | Updated June 1, 2026 4:23pm ET



President Donald Trump has a nearly 100% success rate with endorsements this year in GOP primaries, yet Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman are convinced they can beat the commander in chief’s preferred pick to be the next governor of South Carolina.

Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette late last week, dealing a blow to the GOP field, which also includes state Attorney General Alan Wilson.

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