SC-01 Democratic nominee?
3dLacore’s odds rose to 84% with a 13.5-point gain in the last hour, and fresh local reporting still shows her as the frontrunner heading into the June 9 primary, making the market move tradable rather than noise.
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Democrat
Nancy Lacore
SC-01 Democratic nominee?
$45.8K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (retired; vice admiral)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (retired; vice admiral)
EducationCollege of the Holy Cross — Bachelor of Arts
Notable personal detailsNancy S. Lacore is a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District (SC-01). She served in the Navy for 35 years, including as the 16th Chief of Navy Reserve (2024–2025) and as Commandant of Naval District Washington (2022–2024). She is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and earned a Master of Arts from San Diego State University.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Nancy Lacore’s campaign lists lowering the cost of healthcare and improving access as a priority but does not state specific policy proposals such as support for Medicare for All, a public option, or market-based reforms. Public materials emphasize affordability for families, seniors, veterans, and service members without detailed legislative prescriptions. The available statements are therefore general rather than specific about policy mechanisms.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive rights and access to abortion; endorsed by EMILYs List, a pro-choice organization.
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Nancy Lacore is in the news because she is a candidate in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District race, which is being shaped by redistricting fights and a crowded Republican primary. Recent coverage says the redistricting push has stalled, while early voting has started at a record pace. The race is still being framed as competitive in a possible Democratic wave, but the district remains Republican-leaning.
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Articles
L5Live 5 News WCSC23 days ago
SC-01 Democratic candidates debate redistricting as early voting approaches
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TBThe Boston Globe1 month ago
Republicans building an advantage in redistricting, but how much?
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CPCharleston Post and Courier13 days ago
Redisricting dies, voting begins and more
Neutral
CPCharleston Post and Courier5 days ago
SC 1st District Congress race overshadowed, shortchanged
Neutral
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.4M
$1.1M
$711.7K
$355.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.4M
$400.4K
$1.0M
$60.2K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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