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Purged Admiral Turns Politician, Captures Democratic Nod in SC-1

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Purged Admiral Turns Politician, Captures Democratic Nod in SC-1
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Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore, fired in August 2025 during Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon purge, won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District after saying she couldn’t sit on the sidelines, setting up a race against Republican Nancy Mace (who isn’t seeking re-election and recently lost a gubernatorial bid) and fueling debate over loyalty-driven leadership in the Trump era.

Topics:nationpolitics#democratic-runoff#hegseth-purge#nancy-lacore#nancy-mace#politics#south-carolinas-1st-district
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  1. Navy admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic runoff: ‘Can’t sit on the sidelines’  MS NOW
  2. Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District  The New York Times
  3. Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina  The Guardian
  4. Albany native advances in South Carolina House race  NEWS10 ABC
  5. SC's 1st Congressional District runoffs both won by women, setting up all-female duel in November  Post and Courier

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