Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances in South Carolina Democratic House primary
Summary
Nancy Lacore, a retired three-star Navy rear admiral fired last year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, advanced to a Democratic runoff for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district. She will compete against Mac Deford in June for the chance to run in the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Nancy Lacore served 35 years in the Navy and was chief of the Navy Reserve before being fired in August by Pete Hegseth.
- She advanced to a Democratic runoff against Mac Deford, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district.
- The current seat holder, Republican Nancy Mace, is not seeking reelection to run for governor.
- Lacore is supported by veterans’ groups and Emily’s List, which helps pro-choice Democratic candidates.
- She raised over $1.4 million for her campaign by late May.
- Lacore is one of 12 candidates backed by the Bench, a Democratic group helping in difficult districts.
- Hegseth has fired many senior military officers, including Lacore, as part of removing those seen as opposing the Trump administration or not fitting his vision.
- Under Hegseth, the military ended diversity and inclusion programs and removed several minority and female officers from promotion lists.
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