Who’s running for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district
Rep. Nancy Mace's decision to run for governor has opened up her seat in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, with over a dozen candidates entering the race. Three Democratic candidates, Mayra Rivera-Vazquez, Mac Deford, and Nancy Lacore, have announced their bids for the seat.
Rep. Nancy Mace's gubernatorial bid has vacated her seat in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, sparking a crowded field of candidates. Over a dozen individuals are vying for the Lowcountry seat in 2026. Mayra Rivera-Vazquez, former Beaufort County Democratic party head, announced her candidacy on June 18, 2025. She has served as an advisor to the Senate of Puerto Rico and worked with local organizations. Charleston area lawyer Mac Deford entered the race on June 28, 2025, after an unsuccessful 2024 Democratic nomination bid. Deford served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked as counsel for the Towns of Mount Pleasant and Hilton Head Island. Former Navy admiral Nancy Lacore joined the race on Jan. 20, 2026, after being released from her position as Chief of Navy Reserve. She has 35 years of Navy experience, including deployments to Afghanistan and Djibouti.
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