Democratic candidate Nancy Lacore, a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and former chief of the Navy Reserve, has claimed victory in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, delivering another seat to Democrats as the party expanded its gains in the midterm elections.
Lacore defeated Republican candidate Jenny Costa Honeycutt in a district that has long been regarded as a Republican stronghold, extending a series of Democratic victories in traditionally conservative areas across the country.
The result contributes to the Democrats' broader success in the midterms, where the party secured enough seats to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Before entering the race, Lacore spent decades in military service and rose to become the 16th chief of the Navy Reserve, overseeing reserve personnel, operational readiness and support for active-duty military missions.
Her military career ended in 2025 when Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth removed her from command as part of a broader leadership reshuffle within the U.S. armed forces.
The dismissal drew national attention at the time and became a notable part of Lacore's public profile as she transitioned into politics.
The congressional seat became available after Republican Representative Nancy Mace left Congress to pursue a campaign for governor of South Carolina. That campaign ultimately ended unsuccessfully, creating an opportunity for Democrats to compete in a district that Republicans had previously considered safe.
Lacore's victory is expected to strengthen Democratic influence in the House as the party prepares to take over the chamber when the new Congress convenes.
The former admiral's win reflects a wider trend seen during the midterm elections, in which Democratic candidates made gains in several districts and states that had previously favoured Republicans.
The elections also saw voters remove a number of Republican incumbents and delivered key victories to Democratic candidates in competitive gubernatorial and congressional contests.
Political analysts say the result in South Carolina highlights the extent of the electoral shift in some areas, particularly among voters who were previously considered reliably Republican.
As she prepares to take office, Lacore will join a Democratic caucus entering Washington with renewed momentum and control of the House of Representatives.
Her victory is likely to be viewed as one of the more symbolic Democratic pickups of the election cycle, given both her military background and the district's traditionally conservative voting history.
The result also signals how competitive some formerly safe Republican districts have become as the political landscape continues to evolve ahead of the next presidential election cycle.
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