Hanlon joined Mace’s team in 2021 as her deputy chief of staff after working in the Trump administration for four years. and movers and shakers in S.C.” A spokesperson for Mace did not immediately respond to Politico’s request for comment. A Republican familiar with Hanlon’s thinking told the outlet, “Hanlon has been pleased with how well the idea has been received and how many people are looking for a Mace alternative, both money people in D.C. Nancy Mace’s onetime chief of staff is teeing up a potential primary challenge against her, with Politico reporting Wednesday that the former staffer, Dan Hanlon, is busy meeting with potential donors and campaign staffers.
