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Sarah McBride gets last laugh as Nancy Mace loses gubernatorial primary: "Happy Pride, Nancy!"
By Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation
· June 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Notorious transphobe Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) lost in her state's Republican gubernatorial primary yesterday, coming in 5th place as Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff. As the vote count came in, Equality PAC hosted its National Pride Gala in Washin
Key takeaway Nancy Mace (R-SC) lost in her state's Republican gubernatorial primary yesterday, coming in 5th place as Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff.
Why this matters
The loss of Rep. Nancy Mace in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary is a significant setback for her crusade against trans rights, which she had centered in her campaign. Her defeat, coming in fifth place, is particularly notable given her high-profile and vocal transphobia, including her successful effort to ban trans people from using the bathroom corresponding to their gender identity at the Capitol. The fact that Mace's campaign, which was heavily focused on dismantling trans rights, failed to resonate with voters in her state may indicate a shift in public opinion on these issues. Meanwhile, the reaction of Rep. Sarah McBride, who was targeted by Mace's transphobic rhetoric, highlights the growing visibility and acceptance of trans individuals in public life. McBride's remarks at the National Pride Gala, where she celebrated Mace's loss with a "Happy Pride, Nancy," demonstrate the confidence and resilience of the trans community in the face of adversity.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Notorious transphobe Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) lost in her state's Republican gubernatorial primary yesterday, coming in 5th place as Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff. As the vote count came in, Equality PAC hosted its National Pride Gala in Washin
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