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Mac Deford
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina
Democrat
SC-01 Democratic nominee?
$55.4K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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0.1%chance to win
$55.4KJUN 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationThe Citadel — B.A. in Criminal Justice
Notable personal detailsWilliam McAdoo “Mac” Deford Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and an attorney who has worked in municipal government, including as general counsel for the Town of Hilton Head Island and previously as associate general counsel for the Town of Mount Pleasant. He has also worked as counsel in the private sector.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign materials describe rising health care costs, high premiums and prescription drug prices, and criticize corporate middlemen and attacks on reproductive freedom, but do not lay out specific policy proposals such as support for Medicare for All, a public option, or detailed reforms.
Immigration & Border
Supports secure borders while opposing a border wall; favors a fair, efficient, and transparent immigration system that includes a path to citizenship for people brought to the U.S. as children and targeted removal of violent criminals. Wants immigration processes that facilitate legal entry and economic contribution and criticizes aggressive enforcement that bypasses legal norms.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports federal protections for abortion access and seeks to codify Roe v. Wade; opposes extreme abortion bans and will advocate for national protections to ensure access to safe, legal reproductive health care.
Climate & Energy
Supports proactive climate policy focused on protecting the Lowcountry from climate impacts, investing in coastal protection and climate-resilient infrastructure, and promoting renewable energy and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures including universal background checks, safe-storage requirements, and red flag standards while affirming responsible gun ownership and support for law enforcement. Seeks federal action to close the Charleston loophole and pursue coordinated public-safety and mental-health strategies to reduce gun violence.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Mac Deford lost the Democratic runoff for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District to Nancy Lacore, who will now face Republican Rep. Nancy Mace in the general election. The runoff had been competitive in the days leading up to the vote, after a crowded primary for the open House seat. Deford had been one of the main Democratic contenders in a race shaped by turnout, redistricting debate, and the fight to replace Mace.
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Articles
UNU.S. News & World Report3 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in South Carolina’s State Primary Runoff
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TNThe New York Times3 months ago
Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District
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L5Live 5 News WCSC3 months ago
🔴LIVE 5: South Carolina primary election results
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CPCharleston Post and Courier3 months ago
Meet the 17 candidates running to replace SC’s Nancy Mace
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$645.7K
$484.3K
$322.9K
$161.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$645.7K
$23.0K
$622.8K
$34.6K
Source: FEC
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