Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace

Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral fired by Pete Hegseth, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election for the Democratic primary to replace Nancy Mace's congressional seat. No candidate secured over 50% of the vote, leading to a June 23 runoff. The winner would be the second Democrat in over 40 years to hold South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.