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Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Nancy Lacore, a former Navy admiral fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina's First Congressional District, defeating Mac Deford.
- Lacore faces a challenging race to flip the seat currently held by Republican Nancy Mace, who did not seek re-election, in a district redrawn to favor Republicans.
- Despite the district's Republican lean, Democrats see Lacore's military background as a strong asset and House Majority PAC has reserved $2.1 million for the fall campaign.
- Lacore has raised over $1.6 million through late June and received significant support from outside groups like VoteVets and The Bench, indicating continued backing in the general election.
- Her firing from the Navy in 2022, reportedly without cause, raised her national profile and contributed to her fundraising success as a political newcomer.
