Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election on June 23 following a Democratic primary to fill the congressional vacancy left by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. No candidate received more than 50% of the vote needed for an outright win. Lacore aims to become the second Democrat to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in over 40 years, emphasizing her military background and her dismissal by War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Mace, who is running for governor, has held the seat for much of the past 40 years, with the district primarily controlled by Republicans. Lacore has raised $1.4 million for her campaign, while Deford has raised $547,800, presenting himself as a pragmatic candidate with experience in local government.
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Navy Admiral and Local Attorney Advance to Runoff in Democratic Primary for Congressional Seat
Nancy Lacore and Mac Deford advanced to a runoff election in the Democratic primary for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, following a vote where no candidate achieved the required majority. Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral, is focusing on her military experience and her previous dismissal from a government position, while Deford highlights his local government experience.
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Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace
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Navy Admiral and Local Attorney Advance to Runoff in Democratic Primary for Congressional Seat
