Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Secures Democratic Nomination in South Carolina House Race

Navy Admiral Nancy Lacore, who was fired from her post by former Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. House seat in South Carolina. She will face a difficult general election this fall in a district redrawn in 2021 to favor Republican candidates. Lacore’s victory positions her as the Democratic challenger to replace outgoing Representative Nancy Mace. Mace, the current incumbent, opted not to seek re-election and instead ran an unsuccessful campaign for governor. The district’s Republican-leaning demographics present a steep climb for Lacore’s campaign. Her nomination underscores a contentious political backdrop involving military leadership and partisan redistricting. The general election is expected to draw national attention.