Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances to runoff in Democratic primary for Mace seat

Nancy Lacore, a three-star admiral previously fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is projected to enter a runoff against veteran Mac Deford. This contest occurs within the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Lacore and Deford outperformed other Democratic candidates in the region. Lacore aims to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who opted to run for governor rather than seeking re-election, in a district designed in 2021 to favor Republican candidates.