What's happened
Former chief of staff to Rep. Nancy Mace files to run as a Republican primary challenger against his onetime boss.
Why it matters
The primary challenge sets up a high-profile contest after Mace angered some in her party by voting to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, reflecting internal party divisions.
What the papers say
NY Post highlights the falling out between Hanlon and Mace, while Business Insider UK reports on Mace's controversial actions during the Capitol riot and her endorsement of Trump. Axios provides background on Mace's reputation for bucking her party and taking unpredictable positions.
How we got here
Mace's falling out with Hanlon occurred after she voted to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and her controversial actions during the Capitol riot have contributed to internal party divisions.
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Nancy Ruth Mace (born December 4, 1977) is an American businesswoman, politician, and author who is the Representative-elect for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Since 2018, Mace has served as...
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South Carolina is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River.