Navy admiral removed by Hegseth faces off against Charleston councilwoman for Mace seat

In South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, Democrat Nancy Lacore and Republican Jenny Honeycutt are set to face off after both winning their primary runoffs. Lacore, a former three-star admiral, notably had a tumultuous departure from the Navy after being fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Honeycutt, a political newcomer, will challenge Lacore for the congressional seat in November. This race is significant as it follows Lacore's high-profile removal, potentially making it a contentious and high-stakes election with implications for both local and national defense policies.