Mace Quotes The Godfather, Teases Return To Senate Race
Her post landed hours after South Carolina's governor gained the legal power to simply name Graham's successor himself.
- Mace posted on X July 12, quoting: 'Just when I thought I was out...'
- South Carolina law lets the governor name Graham's replacement without an election.
- Graham, 71, died after a brief illness Saturday night, leaving the seat vacant.
Why it matters: An empty Senate seat turns quiet ambition into public theater within days, not months.