Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral, has won a congressional seat in South Carolina, flipping the district previously held by retiring Republican Rep. Nancy Mace. Lacore's victory is part of a broader trend of military veterans seeking office, with 258 veterans on the ballot this election cycle. She has expressed interest in serving on the Armed Services Committee and has criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who fired her last year without explanation. Lacore aims to create positive change for future generations.
Key facts
- Nancy Lacore won the congressional race in South Carolina's 1st District.
- Lacore is a retired Navy vice admiral and was fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- 258 military veterans were on the ballot, a 21% increase from 2024.
- Lacore has expressed interest in the Armed Services Committee.
- Rep. Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment measure against Hegseth.
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