Who Is Running in South Carolina Congressional District 1st in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Nancy Mace
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Making Homeownership Affordable Again Act to eliminate capital gains taxes on primary residences and homes sold to first-time homebuyers. She also supported the No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026, extending tax deductions to American-made boat loans. Mace championed and passed the Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, H.R. 5235, to prioritize skills over degrees in federal contracting, arguing it provides a fair shot for skilled Americans and ensures taxpayers receive the best talent.
Immigration
HighNancy Mace voted in favor of the SAVE America Act in 2026, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for federal elections, citing the need to restore election integrity by preventing non-citizens from voting. She also introduced the Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026, making illegal immigrants convicted of animal cruelty or fighting offenses subject to immediate deportation. Mace consistently advocates for strict border security, including building a wall, and supports defunding sanctuary cities to combat drug and human trafficking.
Healthcare
HighNancy Mace has taken stances opposing certain healthcare access. She introduced legislation, the “Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act,” which seeks to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors and federal funding for such care, stating, "No child is born in the wrong body." She also voted against extending Affordable Care Act tax subsidies. Additionally, she supports President Trump's revised childhood vaccination schedule and secured funding for a VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Nancy Mace |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Making Homeownership Affordable Again Act to eliminate capital gains taxes on primary residences and homes sold to first-time homebuyers. She also supported the No Tax on Boat Loan Interest Act of 2026, extending tax deductions to American-made boat loans. Mace championed and passed the Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, H.R. 5235, to prioritize skills over degrees in federal contracting, arguing it provides a fair shot for skilled Americans and ensures taxpayers receive the best talent. High |
| Immigration | Nancy Mace voted in favor of the SAVE America Act in 2026, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for federal elections, citing the need to restore election integrity by preventing non-citizens from voting. She also introduced the Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026, making illegal immigrants convicted of animal cruelty or fighting offenses subject to immediate deportation. Mace consistently advocates for strict border security, including building a wall, and supports defunding sanctuary cities to combat drug and human trafficking. High |
| Healthcare | Nancy Mace has taken stances opposing certain healthcare access. She introduced legislation, the “Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act,” which seeks to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors and federal funding for such care, stating, "No child is born in the wrong body." She also voted against extending Affordable Care Act tax subsidies. Additionally, she supports President Trump's revised childhood vaccination schedule and secured funding for a VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. High |
| Climate & Energy | Nancy Mace has a 19% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters, reflecting votes against numerous environmental protection measures, including rescinding protections for the Boundary Waters and defunding the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. While she has stated the science on climate change is "not clear cut" and that she is "mixed on this" issue, she supports a permanent ban on offshore drilling, citing the importance of clean beaches and water for the coastal economy. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Nancy Mace supports state control over abortion policy, advocating for exceptions for rape and incest. She has voted to protect the right to contraception and supports expanding access to it. While endorsing funding for anti-abortion centers and receiving an endorsement from the National Right to Life Committee, she also voted to repeal a Department of Defense policy that eased travel for servicemembers to access abortion services. High |
| Foreign Policy | Congresswoman Nancy Mace applauded President Trump and the United States military for the successful operation capturing Nicholas Maduro, stating it made America safer and stronger. She also reintroduced the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025 to safeguard U.S. fisheries and coastal communities from foreign interference and illegal fishing. Mace views the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the end of an era defined by repression and hostility toward the United States and its allies. High |
| Education | Nancy Mace opposes federal funding for educational institutions that celebrate or excuse political violence. She has urged the U.S. Department of Education to review such reports, stating that schools failing to terminate personnel who spread such hate should not be taxpayer-subsidized. Mace believes this rhetoric is incompatible with national values and only serves to incite more political violence. High |
| Gun Policy | Nancy Mace voted against legislation banning common hunting firearms, citing its violation of Second Amendment rights and its failure to address the root causes of mass shootings. She advocates for strengthening background checks, addressing mental health, and improving school safety instead of gun bans. The NRA-PVF endorsed her with an "A" rating in 2020 for her support of Right-to-Carry Reciprocity and Constitutional Carry, and her opposition to semi-automatic firearm bans. High |
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