Mac Deford, a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, graduate of The Citadel, and a 2024 Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, has formed an exploratory committee to run against Nancy Mace (SC-01).
According to the committee's website, some of Deford’s top priorities include:
- "Holding the Trump administration accountable—including restoring Congressional control over tariffs, which were recklessly abused to punish American consumers and businesses.
- Protecting Social Security and ensuring it remains a sacred promise to every generation.
- Upholding civil rights, including the fundamental right to due process under the law. And yes, women’s rights are civil rights!
- Fighting back against government overreach, particularly attacks on public education and institutions of higher learning.
- Reaffirming support for our democratic institutions, including an independent judiciary and the rule of law."
You can learn more at macdeford.org.