Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances to runoff in Democratic primary for Mace seat
Nancy Lacore and Mac Deford advanced after voters chose two military veterans in a district with more than 66,000 veterans, according to With Honor Action.
- On Tuesday, June 9, South Carolina's 1st Congressional District voters concluded primary elections, advancing two military veterans to a June 23 Democratic runoff while Republicans selected two local elected officials for their nomination contest.
- Democratic candidates Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy rear admiral, and attorney Mac Deford lack elected office experience, contrasting with Republican nominees Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Costa Honeycutt and state Rep. Mark Smith, who bring established government records.
- This district is home to more than 66,000 veterans, and nonpartisan group With Honor Action reports 752 veterans have run for federal office this cycle, the highest number tracked since 2018.
- College of Charleston political scientist Jordan Ragusa noted that inexperienced candidates are more likely to win on the Democratic side, while Republican primary voters prioritized officials with reliable constituencies.
- The four remaining candidates now prepare for the June 23 runoff elections to secure their party nominations and ultimately challenge incumbent Mace in the general election.
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Fired by Hegseth, now headed for a runoff: Navy admiral’s political comeback gains steam
A retired Navy vice admiral fired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is now on track for a runoff election in the South Carolina Democratic primary. Former three-star vice admiral Nancy Lacore, a 35-year military veteran, was removed by Hegseth during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office. Lacore called the move “without cause” in a video launching her campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. That vacant seat is Congr…
Fired by Hegseth, now headed for a runoff: Navy admiral’s political comeback gains steam · American Wire News
A retired Navy vice admiral fired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is now on track for a runoff election in the South Carolina Democratic primary. Former three-star vice admiral Nancy Lacore, a 35-year military veteran, was removed by Hegseth during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office. Lacore called the move “without cause” in a video launching her campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. That vacant seat is Congr…
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