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Rep. Nancy Mace Reverses Stance on LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Campaign

10/30/2025

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has shifted her stance on LGBTQ+ rights during her campaign for governor of South Carolina, now opposing rights for cisgender gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals.
She previously opposed transgender rights and voted for the Respect for Marriage Act.
Mace tweeted, “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve,” referencing an anti-gay slogan.
Critics noted the reversal, suggesting her stance may be politically motivated.

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has shifted her stance on LGBTQ+ rights during her campaign for governor of South Carolina, now opposing rights for cisgender gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals.
She previously opposed transgender rights and voted for the Respect for Marriage Act.
Mace tweeted, “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve,” referencing an anti-gay slogan.
Critics noted the reversal, suggesting her stance may be politically motivated.