Mace enters SC governor's race: 'South Carolina doesn't need another empty suit'
On August 4, 2025, Mace officially announced her campaign for South Carolina governor, framing her candidacy as a contrast to what she called 'empty suits.'
August 4, 2025
On August 4, 2025, officially entering the South Carolina governor's race, Mace said:
"I'm running for governor because South Carolina doesn't need another empty suit. It needs a governor who will fight for you and your values."
The announcement came as Mace had been publicly signaling a potential gubernatorial run for several months.
Source: SC Daily Gazette · archived