Nancy Mace — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina, 2026

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.

“"The House passed the SAVE America Act and all but ONE Democrat voted against it. It's clear our colleagues on the Left are the only ones who have a problem with requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote in federal elections. They depend on illegal votes from non-citizens to hold onto power and are willing to compromise election integrity to do it." — Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Statement on House Passage of SAVE America Act, Feb. 12, 2026”

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.

“No child is born in the wrong body, they are created perfectly in the eyes of the Lord. There are two sexes: male and female, and they cannot be changed. Convincing children they need to become anything else is child abuse." — Congresswoman Nancy Mace, http://mace.house.gov/issues/healthcare”

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.

“I’m kind of mixed on this. I’m not a scientist, and I’ve read science on both sides of this issue. To me, it’s not clear cut. I know that here in downtown Charleston, we’re seeing rising sea levels. And that could be a product of the climate, but that’s also partially a product of the peninsula being largely built on landfill in many places." - Nancy Mace, as reported by PolitiFact, October 19, 2020”

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.

““I have and will continue to support the life of the unborn. As a legislator, I am proud of my pro-life record dating back to my time in the South Carolina Statehouse. I am grateful for the support of the National Right to Life Committee and for their recognition of my unending commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn and giving a voice to the voiceless,” Nancy Mace (nancymace.org).”

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.

““President Trump took bold and decisive action today. His brilliant decision to have the brave members of our War department execute a dramatic operation to seize international narco terrorist Nicholas Maduro has made America safer and stronger than ever.” (Nancy Mace, mace.house.gov/issues/trade-foreign-policy, January 3, 2026)”

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.

““As the public mourns the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, unfortunately some far-left teachers, professors and administrative personnel at elementary, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions across the country have seen fit to celebrate or make light of the horrific assassination of Charlie and even to make excuses for, or to justify political violence in America,” Mace continued. “This is fundamentally incompatible with the values of our nation — and anyone who would celebrate the assassination of their fellow citizen should have no role in educating America’s children.” (Nancy Mace, in a letter to education secretary Linda McMahon, as reported by FITSNews, September 15, 2025)”

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.

““Today’s vote on gun bans is an attempt by Congress to significantly restrict Americans’ Second Amendment rights,”said Rep. Mace.“I’m a gun owner, hunter, and avid outdoorswoman, and today I voted to protect this American way of life. Guns are tools for hunting and self-defense, and we should not punish responsible, law-abiding gun owners and manufacturers in a misguided attempt to curb gun violence in our country. The bill also bans many commonly used firearms like the ones I own for hunting and self defense and the bill has no chance of passing the Senate.” — Rep. Nancy Mace, in a statement regarding her vote to protect Second Amendment rights (undated press release, http://mace.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mace-votes-protect-second-amendment-rights)”