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Can This Former Admiral Navigate Rough Political Seas? — Nancy Mace | ChamberLight

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Can This Former Admiral Navigate Rough Political Seas?

Nancy Lacore is running for Congress as a Democrat after a 35-year Navy career ended with a sudden dismissal by the Secretary of Defense.

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This article1 analysis · Apr 17, 2026

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Published Apr 16, 2026

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Former Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore is running as a Democrat for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District after being dismissed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The race tests whether a centrist veteran can flip a Republican-held seat in a competitive midterm environment.