Nancy Mace is an American politician and businesswoman. She has been the U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District since 2021. Born on December 4, 1977, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she is 47 years old as of 2025. A Republican, she is known for her conservative views and also for supporting women’s rights. She was the first woman to graduate from The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets in 1999.
In recent years, she has introduced new bills, faced controversy involving a trans activist, and filed a defamation lawsuit against her ex-fiancé, Patrick Bryant. Her estimated net worth is between $1–5 million, earned from politics, consulting, and real estate.
Nancy Mace Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Nancy Ruth Mace |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1977 |
| Age | 47 years (as of 2025) |
| Profession | Politician, Businesswoman |
| Hometown | Fort Bragg, North Carolina |
| Current Residence | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Instagram ID | @repnancymace |
Physical Details
| Height | 5’6” (1.68 m) |
| Weight | Approx. 55–65 kg (121–143 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Early Life
Nancy Mace was born into a military family. Her father, James Emory Mace, was a U.S. Army brigadier general, and her mother, Anne Mace, was a schoolteacher. At the age of 16, Nancy went through a traumatic experience—she was raped. She later became a strong voice for women’s rights.
In 1999, she became the first woman to graduate from The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets. In a 2025 interview, she said her time at the military college taught her to be strong in politics.
Education
| School | Stratford High School, Goose Creek, SC |
| University | The Citadel (B.A., 1999); University of Georgia (M.A.) |
| Degree | B.A. in Business Admin (magna cum laude); M.A. in Journalism |
She credited her journalism background for helping her handle media attention in Congress.
Family Details
| Parents | James Emory Mace (father), Anne Mace (mother) |
| Marital Status | Divorced; previously engaged |
| Ex-Husbands | Curtis Jackson (2001–2007), Chris Niemiec (2009–2019) |
| Children | Two (Miles and Ellison) |
Her engagement to Patrick Bryant ended in 2024. They were involved in a legal dispute after the breakup.
Career Highlights
- First woman to graduate from The Citadel Corps of Cadets (1999)
- Author of In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel (2001)
- Founded The Mace Group (PR firm) in 2008
- Co-owned FITSNews from 2007 to 2013
- Elected to the South Carolina House (2018–2020)
- Elected to U.S. Congress in 2020
In Congress, she introduced bills like the TRANS MICE Act (2025) and the American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act. She serves on key committees including Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, and Oversight, and chairs the Cybersecurity Subcommittee.
Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth | $1–5 million (as of 2025) |
| Main Income Sources | Politics, The Mace Group, Real Estate |
| Known Assets | Two homes in Charleston, SC |
Her earnings come from her political job, personal business, and book sales. Property disputes with ex-fiancé Patrick Bryant were settled in 2024.
Controversies
- James McIntyre Incident: Claimed a trans activist hurt her during a Capitol event. Witnesses disagreed, and the case was dropped.
- Defamation Lawsuit: Accused ex-fiancé Patrick Bryant of trying to damage her reputation during an ongoing legal battle.
- Name Pronunciation: Faced backlash in 2024 for mocking Kamala Harris’s name on TV.
