COLUMBIA, S.C. May 13, 2026 – Nancy Mace learned today that Governor Henry McMaster will call for a special session to address redistricting in South Carolina, a direct result of the pressure campaign she launched, and warned Republican senators who voted against redistricting. We were informed the special session will be called for at 5:01 pm tomorrow, immediately following the Senate’s adjournment at 5:00 pm. The House will reconvene this Friday, and the Senate will return the following Monday.

Our influence is contagious,” said Congresswoman Nancy Mace. “We called on South Carolina to follow the Constitution. We applied pressure on the Governor. Now McMaster is calling a special session at 5:01 pm tomorrow, exactly as I requested. That is what happens when you apply real pressure and mean it.”

Earlier this morning, Columbia, S.C. based FITSNews post on X of a credible report McMaster would be asking President Trump for an endorsement of Pamela Evette in exchange for this special session addressing redistricting in South Carolina.

MyrtleBeachSC News has not been able to confirm those claims.

Rep. Mace praised President Trump for his leadership.

Yesterday, Congresswoman Mace communicated to President Trump the importance of an immediate special session to resolve the drawing of South Carolina’s congressional maps in a constitutional manner. She then called on and pressured Governor McMaster to finish the job. 

Understanding Redistricting in South Carolina

Republican senators who voted against redistricting this week drew a sharp rebuke from South Carolina voters.

I never thought I would see Republican legislators in the South Carolina Senate defending race-based gerrymandering, but here we are,” said Rep. Mace. “Rest assured, I will whip every single no vote into shape when I am governor. There is still time to change your minds, boys. Do not mistake patience for permission.”

South Carolina deserves a governor the statehouse will fear and respect. A governor who does not wait to be told. A governor who shows up, applies pressure and delivers results.

“The President engaged early on. We applied pressure. The Governor acted. That is what leadership looks like,” Rep. Mace added. “The establishment has had its chance. Now is the time to finish the job.”

Once the maps pass out of the South Carolina House, they will then move to the Senate for passage.