Nancy Mace loses the South Carolina Republican primary for governor, according to multiple reports. The Independent says the incumbent congresswoman’s bid fails in a contest for the party’s nomination, with state officials advancing instead to a runoff ahead of the November election. The Independent reports that Mace had attributed her lack of Trump support to her earlier stance tied to Epstein-related matters. Forbes adds that Mace suggested her support for releasing “Epstein files” may have affected whether former President Donald Trump endorsed her. The reports describe the GOP race as moving to a runoff involving South Carolina’s lieutenant governor and attorney general, who advance to face each other for the nomination. While both outlets focus on Mace’s claims about Trump’s endorsement decisions in relation to Epstein documents, neither provides evidence beyond her statements. The coverage centers on the primary result and the aftermath, with the next stage of the nomination process now set for November.