Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
44.5%
46.5%
Democrat
$25.8K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Nancy Lacore is trading at 25% to win the SC-01 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (retired)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (retired)
EducationCollege of the Holy Cross — B.A.
Notable personal detailsNancy S. Lacore is a retired U.S. Navy officer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (2026). She served about 35 years in the Navy, including as Chief of Navy Reserve (16th) and Commander, Navy Reserve Force starting August 23, 2024. She is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, earned a master’s degree from San Diego State University, and completed senior professional military education including Air Command and Staff College and Joint Forces Staff College.
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Political 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 News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Nancy Lacore won the Democratic nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District after defeating Mac Deford in the runoff. She will now face Republican Rep. Nancy Mace in the general election. The race has been shaped by redistricting fights and a crowded field, and Lacore has also drawn attention for criticizing the Trump administration and for her background as a former Navy Reserve chief and admiral.
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Articles
HHuffPost2 months ago
Navy Admiral Fired By Hegseth Torches Trump Admin: ‘People Are Fed Up…’
Positive
TNThe New York Times2 months ago
Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st District
Positive
UNU.S. News & World Report2 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in South Carolina’s State Primary Runoff
Neutral
CPCharleston Post and Courier2 months ago
Alan Wilson for SC governor, David Stumbo for AG
Neutral
Latest Polls
SC-01 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Nancy Lacore currently averages 44.5%, ranking second in this race, 2.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 44.5%Position: secondMargin: -2.0 ptsLatest poll: 48.0% (Jul 15 - 22)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 15 - 22.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
SC-01 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Nancy Lacore for SC-01 Democratic nominee?
EMILY's List
Public endorsement
EMILY's List endorsed Nancy Lacore for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Will Haynie
Public figure
Will Haynie endorsed Nancy Lacore for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Lloyd “Fig” Newton
Public endorsement
Lloyd “Fig” Newton endorsed Nancy Lacore for Congress in SC-01.
Richard Blumenthal
Public figure
Richard Blumenthal endorsed Nancy Lacore for Congress in SC-01.
Chrissy Houlahan
Public figure
Chrissy Houlahan endorsed Nancy Lacore for Congress in SC-01.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.3M
$1.7M
$1.1M
$569.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.3M
$412.0K
$1.9M
$103.8K
Source: FEC