Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina (opens original article in a new tab)

A navy rear-admiral fired by Pete Hegseth won the Democratic primary in South Carolina's congressional race, setting up a challenge against a Republican incumbent in the midterm elections.

• A three-star navy rear-admiral fired by Pete Hegseth was elected in the Democratic primary for South Carolina's first congressional district.
• Lacore will challenge Republican Nancy Mace in the November midterm elections after Mace chose not to seek re-election.
• Lacore received support from veterans' groups and raised over $1.4 million in campaign funds.