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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.
Former Navy Reserve chief Nancy Lacore, fired in Pete Hegseth’s purge of senior officers, advanced to a June 23 Democratic runoff for South Carolina’s 1st District against Coast Guard veteran Mac Deford. With the seat open as Republican Nancy Mace runs for governor, Democrats face an uphill battle in a district Mace has won by double digits. Lacore has strong fundraising and backing from veterans groups and EMILY’s List, having raised over $1.4 million by late May, as part of a broader pattern of leadership purges critics say targeted women and people of color.