# Democrat Nancy Lacore Wins South Carolina Election

> Nancy Lacore, former Navy vice admiral, wins U.S. House seat in South Carolina’s 1st District after defeating Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt.
- Title: Democrat Nancy Lacore Wins South Carolina Election | Shortify
- Summary: Nancy Lacore, former Navy vice admiral, wins U.S. House seat in South Carolina’s 1st District after defeating Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt.
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/democrat-nancy-lacore-wins-election-to-u-s-house-in-south-carolinas-1st-congressional-district
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## Election Result
Democrat Nancy Lacore won election Friday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt.
## Lacore's Background
Lacore is a former Navy vice admiral who served as chief of the Navy Reserve before Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired her last year without explanation.
## Winner's Succession
The winner succeeds Rep. Nancy Mace, the Republican vacating the seat after unsuccessfully running for governor.
## Key takeaway

Democrat Nancy Lacore won election to U.S. House representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt.