The congresswoman joins a crowded field to succeed GOP Gov. Henry McMaster, who cannot run again because of term limits.

Columbia S.C. (WSPA) – The race to become South Carolina’s next Governor is underway, and it’s stacked with some of the state’s most talked about Republicans. As of today, five Republicans are now running to be South Carolina’s next Governor, and the race is already getting personal.

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says she plans to start a statewide series of town halls this week in Myrtle Beach now that she's running for governor.