Overview
- Lacore, a retired three-star admiral and former chief of the Navy Reserve, announced her Democratic campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday.
- She says she was removed from her Navy post without cause in August 2025, and the Defense Department did not immediately comment on the claim.
- Her removal came during a broader leadership shakeup that also included Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse and the head of Naval Special Warfare, according to news reports.
- The seat is open because Rep. Nancy Mace is running for governor, and the district, which includes Charleston, has favored President Donald Trump in 2020 and 2024 yet has flipped in a favorable year for Democrats.
- After launching, Lacore secured backing from EMILY’s List and The Bench as both parties field multiple candidates ahead of June 2026 primaries.