Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., opted against a bid after she strongly suggested that she'd throw her hat into the arena on Monday in a video statement. Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Russell Fry, R-S.C., and businessman Mark Lynch, have all publicly committed to running. Republicans Defy Trump, Jump Into South Carolina Senate Race Despite His Handpicked Successor"That narrows an already razor-thin majority and puts the Speaker's gavel in play," Mace said. Advertisement AdvertisementThe top two Republicans in the South Carolina Statehouse, South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander and South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith, said in a statement that the upcoming special election has "highlighted issues in South Carolina law," and noted that, "In the coming weeks, we intend to address these important issues so that we can provide the process available for our citizens." Fox News' Tyler Olson contributed to this reportOriginal article source: Nancy Mace reveals Senate decision as Lindsey Graham's sister redraws the race