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Database-backed profileU.S. House — SC-01 • Party: Democratic
Mac Deford is listed by SCVotes as an active Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 1. SCVotes associates this contest with: BEAUFORT, BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, DORCHESTER, JASPER. Verify the voter-specific sample ballot in MySCVotes before treating this as a final personal ballot.
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Ballotpedia questionnaire
“Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.”
Touches Government transparency, Anti-corruption; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueBallotpedia questionnaire
“I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expanding opportunity for the people of the Lowcountry. I believe government should put people over partisanship and focus on issues that actually improve lives.”
Touches Civil liberties, Personal privacy; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueBallotpedia questionnaire
“Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to leaders who understood that public service is a moral calling. Bobby Kennedy showed what compassion and courage look like in moments of national division, and his belief in justice for every person still inspires me. I admire President James Garfield for his honesty, intellectual rigor, and willingness to confront corruption at a time when it was easier to look the other way. Senator John McCain embodied integrity and sacrifice, and his life reminds me that strength and decency can exist side by side. I also look to John Lewis, whose unwavering commitment to human dignity and voting rights set a standard for moral leadership that few will ever match. I try to follow their example by leading with fairness, speaking hard truths when necessary, and remembering that public service is about people, not personal ambition.”
Touches Government transparency, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueBallotpedia questionnaire
“What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official must lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to the people they serve. For me, the most important principles are accountability, respect for the Constitution, and a willingness to listen. Public service is about solving problems, not scoring political points, so humility and transparency matter. Leaders should be guided by facts, grounded in fairness, and willing to work across differences to deliver real results. Above all, an elected official must remember that the job is a trust—not a platform—and that every decision should put people before partisanship.”
Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueBallotpedia questionnaire
“What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy of service that made life better for the people of the Lowcountry. I hope to be remembered as someone who put integrity ahead of politics, who listened, who worked hard, and who never forgot the families and communities I served. I want my legacy to reflect real progress on issues like affordability, coastal protection, and economic opportunity, and a commitment to strengthening our democracy for the next generation. If people can say I helped restore trust in public leadership and left things a little better than I found them, that would be enough.”
Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueCampaign promises
Campaign promises
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.
“Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueCampaign promises
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Civil liberties and privacy: I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expan
“I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expanding opportunity for the people of the Lowcountry. I believe government should put people over partisanship and focus on issues that actually improve lives.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueCampaign promises
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to leaders who understood that public service is a moral calling. Bobby Kennedy showed what compassion and courage look like in moments of national division, and his belief in justi
“Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to leaders who understood that public service is a moral calling. Bobby Kennedy showed what compassion and courage look like in moments of national division, and his belief in justice for every person still inspires me. I admire President James Garfield for his honesty, intellectual rigor, and willingness to confront corruption at a time when it was easier to look the other way. Senator John McCain embodied integrity and sacrifice, and his life reminds me that strength and decency can exist side by side. I also look to John Lewis, whose unwavering commitment to human dignity and voting rights set a standard for moral leadership that few will ever match. I try to follow their example by leading with fairness, speaking hard truths when necessary, and remembering that public service is about people, not personal ambition.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueCampaign promises
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official must lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to the people they serve. For me, the most important principles are accountability, respect for the Constitution,
“What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official must lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to the people they serve. For me, the most important principles are accountability, respect for the Constitution, and a willingness to listen. Public service is about solving problems, not scoring political points, so humility and transparency matter. Leaders should be guided by facts, grounded in fairness, and willing to work across differences to deliver real results. Above all, an elected official must remember that the job is a trust—not a platform—and that every decision should put people before partisanship.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueCampaign promises
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy of service that made life better for the people of the Lowcountry. I hope to be remembered as someone who put integrity ahead of politics, who listened, who worked hard, and who never forgot the families a
“What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy of service that made life better for the people of the Lowcountry. I hope to be remembered as someone who put integrity ahead of politics, who listened, who worked hard, and who never forgot the families and communities I served. I want my legacy to reflect real progress on issues like affordability, coastal protection, and economic opportunity, and a commitment to strengthening our democracy for the next generation. If people can say I helped restore trust in public leadership and left things a little better than I found them, that would be enough.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issuePolicy plans
Policy plans
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.
“Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issuePolicy plans
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Civil liberties and privacy: I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expan
“I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expanding opportunity for the people of the Lowcountry. I believe government should put people over partisanship and focus on issues that actually improve lives.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issuePolicy plans
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordability Crisis: Families in the Lowcountry are being priced out. I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare,
“Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordability Crisis: Families in the Lowcountry are being priced out. I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials so people can build stable lives and retire with dignity. Constitutional Crisis: Our democracy is under strain. As a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and attorney who swore an oath to defend the Constitution, I’ll stand up for the rule of law, checks and balances, and the peaceful transfer of power. Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issuePolicy plans
Mac Deford's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Atwood (D) Robert Beers (D) Candidate profiles This section includes candidate profiles that may be created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey , or Ballotpedia staff may compile a profile based on camp
“Atwood (D) Robert Beers (D) Candidate profiles This section includes candidate profiles that may be created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey , or Ballotpedia staff may compile a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.” • South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia
Report source issuePolicy plans
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: After earning my law degree, I advised some of South Carolina’s top municipalities, helping guide them through crises like COVID-19, securing federal funds, and advancing priorities like coastal protection, infrastructure, and attainable housing.
“After earning my law degree, I advised some of South Carolina’s top municipalities, helping guide them through crises like COVID-19, securing federal funds, and advancing priorities like coastal protection, infrastructure, and attainable housing.” • Mac Deford - Ballotpedia
Report source issueCandidate position profile
This is the canonical data layer the agreement score uses: tiered candidate issue positions, where stronger evidence replaces lower-tier party fallback data.
Healthcare
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordability Crisis: Families in the Lowcountry are being priced out. I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare,
Cost of living / housing
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy of service that made life better for the people of the Lowcountry. I hope to be remembered as someone who put integrity ahead of politics, who listened, who worked hard, and who never forgot the families a
Taxes and spending
2 evidence items across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Jobs and economy
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official must lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to the people they serve. For me, the most important principles are accountability, respect for the Constitution,
Education
1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Public safety / crime
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Biography/context. Evidence tier: 2 — Candidate biography or priority statement inference.
Mac Deford has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Public safety; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.
Immigration
1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Civil liberties and privacy
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Civil liberties and privacy: I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expan
Elections and democracy
4 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to leaders who understood that public service is a moral calling. Bobby Kennedy showed what compassion and courage look like in moments of national division, and his belief in justi
Environment and energy
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The House is unique because it is closest to the people. Members serve short terms, represent smaller geographical areas, and are expected to stay directly c
Abortion and reproductive rights
1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Guns
1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Unknown issue axes: 0. Tier 4 starts from party fallback; higher-tier evidence replaces it when available.
Issue-by-issue agreement
Rows are grouped by candidate source-data tier first, then sorted as agreed, disagreed, and unknown. Unknown stays unknown when either side has no usable issue position. Radical anti-vibes technology.
User issue coverage
0/12
Candidate issue coverage
12/12
Comparable positions
0/12
Overall agreement
N/A
Take the official issue position quiz to populate the user side of this table.
Civil liberties and privacy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Civil liberties and privacy: I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expan
Cost of living / housing
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy of service that made life better for the people of the Lowcountry. I hope to be remembered as someone who put integrity ahead of politics, who listened, who worked hard, and who never forgot the families a
Elections and democracy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to leaders who understood that public service is a moral calling. Bobby Kennedy showed what compassion and courage look like in moments of national division, and his belief in justi
Environment and energy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The House is unique because it is closest to the people. Members serve short terms, represent smaller geographical areas, and are expected to stay directly c
Healthcare
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordability Crisis: Families in the Lowcountry are being priced out. I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare,
Jobs and economy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official must lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to the people they serve. For me, the most important principles are accountability, respect for the Constitution,
Public safety / crime
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Biography/context
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Public safety; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.
Abortion and reproductive rights
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
low confidence • 1 evidence item
Source: Party platform
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Education
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
low confidence • 1 evidence item
Source: Party platform
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Guns
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
low confidence • 1 evidence item
Source: Party platform
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Immigration
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
low confidence • 1 evidence item
Source: Party platform
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Taxes and spending
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Party platform
Agreement
N/A
Mac Deford's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Campaign finance
Official FEC 2026 campaign finance totals.
Voting record consistency
N/A
No sourced roll-call or official vote records are linked for this candidate yet.
Current polling numbers
Evidence record
Issue: Government transparency
“Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“I’m running for Congress because our district needs practical, service-driven leadership—not performative politics. I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expanding opportunity for the people of the Lowcountry. I believe government should put people over partisanship and focus on issues that actually improve lives.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? I look up to leaders who understood that public service is a moral calling. Bobby Kennedy showed what compassion and courage look like in moments of national division, and his belief in justice for every person still inspires me. I admire President James Garfield for his honesty, intellectual rigor, and willingness to confront corruption at a time when it was easier to look the other way. Senator John McCain embodied integrity and sacrifice, and his life reminds me that strength and decency can exist side by side. I also look to John Lewis, whose unwavering commitment to human dignity and voting rights set a standard for moral leadership that few will ever match. I try to follow their example by leading with fairness, speaking hard truths when necessary, and remembering that public service is about people, not personal ambition.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? An elected official must lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to the people they serve. For me, the most important principles are accountability, respect for the Constitution, and a willingness to listen. Public service is about solving problems, not scoring political points, so humility and transparency matter. Leaders should be guided by facts, grounded in fairness, and willing to work across differences to deliver real results. Above all, an elected official must remember that the job is a trust—not a platform—and that every decision should put people before partisanship.”
Issue: Cost of living
“What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave a legacy of service that made life better for the people of the Lowcountry. I hope to be remembered as someone who put integrity ahead of politics, who listened, who worked hard, and who never forgot the families and communities I served. I want my legacy to reflect real progress on issues like affordability, coastal protection, and economic opportunity, and a commitment to strengthening our democracy for the next generation. If people can say I helped restore trust in public leadership and left things a little better than I found them, that would be enough.”
Issue: Environment and energy
“What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? The House is unique because it is closest to the people. Members serve short terms, represent smaller geographical areas, and are expected to stay directly connected to the daily lives and concerns of their constituents. The House is designed to be the nation’s most responsive democratic institution, where diverse communities and viewpoints come together to debate ideas in real time. Its power of the purse and its central role in legislative oversight give it a critical responsibility in safeguarding our democracy. At its best, the House reflects the full energy, complexity, and urgency of the American people.”
Issue: Healthcare
“Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Affordability Crisis: Families in the Lowcountry are being priced out. I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials so people can build stable lives and retire with dignity. Constitutional Crisis: Our democracy is under strain. As a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and attorney who swore an oath to defend the Constitution, I’ll stand up for the rule of law, checks and balances, and the peaceful transfer of power. Corruption Crisis: Washington works for special interests, not people. I’ll fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress, strengthen ethics laws, and make government accountable to the public.”
Issue: Gun safety background checks and red flag laws
“Democratic party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Issue: Public investment and taxes
“Democratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.”
Issue: Cost of living public intervention
“Democratic party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.”
Issue: Clean energy climate and environment
“Democratic party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.”
Issue: Pathway citizenship legal immigration
“Democratic party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Issue: Voting rights democracy and elections
“Democratic party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy protections
“Democratic party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“Democratic party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Issue: Healthcare expansion
“Democratic party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.”
Issue: Jobs and worker protections
“Democratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.”
Issue: Public education funding
“Democratic party fallback supports Public education funding.”
Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability
“Democratic party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Issue: Public safety
“Mac Deford is listed by SCVotes as an active Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 1. SCVotes associates this contest with: BEAUFORT, BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, DORCHESTER, JASPER. Verify the voter-specific sample ballot in MySCVotes before treating this as a final personal ballot. U.S. Coast Guard veteran; attorney; former Hilton Head Island general counsel and Mount Pleasant associate general counsel Official SCVotes candidate tracking row Filed party label: Dem”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“Mac Deford is listed by SCVotes as an active Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 1. SCVotes associates this contest with: BEAUFORT, BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, DORCHESTER, JASPER. Verify the voter-specific sample ballot in MySCVotes before treating this as a final personal ballot. U.S. Coast Guard veteran; attorney; former Hilton Head Island general counsel and Mount Pleasant associate general counsel Official SCVotes candidate tracking row Filed party label: Dem”
Issue: Immigration
“In South Carolina, I have worked as a community organizer, nonprofit adviser, and legal assistant at an immigration law firm.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“As far back as Middle School, I have continuously and ardently followed news of the political, economic, and societal issues facing America.”
Issue: Education
“After graduating from Hanahan High School in 2018 with a focus on Engineering, I earned my Aircraft Mechanic’s license and an associate degree from Trident Technical College.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Atwood (D) Robert Beers (D) Candidate profiles This section includes candidate profiles that may be created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey , or Ballotpedia staff may compile a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.”
Issue: Cost of living
“After earning my law degree, I advised some of South Carolina’s top municipalities, helping guide them through crises like COVID-19, securing federal funds, and advancing priorities like coastal protection, infrastructure, and attainable housing.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Contents 1 Biography 2 Elections 2.1 2026 2.1.1 Endorsements 2.2 2024 2.2.1 Endorsements 3 Campaign themes 3.1 2026 3.2 2024 3.2.1 Campaign website 4 Campaign finance summary 5 See also 6 External links 7 Footnotes Biography Mac Deford was born in Hinsdale, Illinois , and has lived in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina .”
Issue: Education
“He earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel in 2015, a law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2018, and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2024. [1] His career experience includes working as an attorney. [2] [3] [4] Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary) South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary) General election The candidate list in this election may not be complete.”
Issue: Healthcare
“I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials so people can build stable lives and retire with dignity.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Above all, an elected official must remember that the job is a trust—not a platform—and that every decision should put people before partisanship.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expanding opportunity for the people of the Lowcountry.”
Issue: Government transparency
“Coast Guard, learning firsthand what integrity, service, and accountability truly mean.”
Issue: Democracy and elections
“Its power of the purse and its central role in legislative oversight give it a critical responsibility in safeguarding our democracy.”
Issue: Government transparency
“In Congress, I will fight to ban stock trading by members of Congress and senior officials, prohibit lavish gifts from foreign governments, and strengthen ethics laws so violations carry real penalties.”
Issue: Cost of living
“My focus is simple: lower costs, restore the rule of law, end corruption, and deliver serious leadership that works for the people we serve.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“I’m focused on lowering costs and restoring economic sanity.”
Issue: Healthcare
“Health care should serve people, not profit.”
Issue: Healthcare
“Families and individuals are struggling with rising costs, a healthcare system they cannot afford, and a government that too often protects insiders instead of enforcing the rules.”
Issue: Cost of living
“Tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and consumer products act as a hidden tax, quietly increasing the cost of living without improving wages or strengthening local economies.”
Issue: Taxes and spending
“Government should help people get ahead, not quietly tax them into hardship.”
Issue: Public safety
“Military force is increasingly invoked in domestic contexts where civilian law enforcement and constitutional safeguards must prevail.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“I will push to reassert Congress’s Constitutional authority over tariffs and trade, ending the abuse of executive power that raises costs on families without accountability.”
Issue: Guns
“In Congress, I will fight for coordinated strategies that combine aggressive action against drug trafficking organizations, common-sense firearm safety measures, and real investment in mental health and addiction services.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Use of military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of Homeland Security or any service branch.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Early voting will take place on June 17th and 18th.”
Issue: Public safety
“Text messaging originator opt-in data will not be shared with any third party, except: (1) with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); or (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process.”
Issue: Cost of living
“He has helped advance attainable housing, secure federal funding for coastal protection, support Gullah Geechee preservation, and navigate major local infrastructure challenges.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Mac helped establish the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation, working to preserve culture, expand economic opportunity, and protect one of the Lowcountry’s most important communities from displacement.”
Issue: Environment and energy
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Environment and energy.”
Issue: Immigration
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Immigration.”
Issue: Education
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Education.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Jobs and economy.”
Issue: Taxes and spending
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Taxes and spending.”
Issue: Cost of living
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Cost of living.”
Issue: Guns
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Guns.”
Issue: Public safety
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Public safety.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Election integrity.”
Issue: Healthcare
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Healthcare.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Civil liberties and privacy.”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Issue: Democracy and elections
“Its power of the purse and its central role in legislative oversight give it a critical responsibility in safeguarding our democracy.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Above all, an elected official must remember that the job is a trust—not a platform—and that every decision should put people before partisanship.”
Issue: Healthcare
“I’m focused on lowering costs for housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials so people can build stable lives and retire with dignity.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“I’ve lived the challenges working families face, and I’ve spent my career solving problems, defending constitutional principles, and expanding opportunity for the people of the Lowcountry.”
Issue: Cost of living
“After earning my law degree, I advised some of South Carolina’s top municipalities, helping guide them through crises like COVID-19, securing federal funds, and advancing priorities like coastal protection, infrastructure, and attainable housing.”
Issue: Government transparency
“Coast Guard, learning firsthand what integrity, service, and accountability truly mean.”
Issue: Education
“He earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel in 2015, a law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2018, and a graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2024. [1] His career experience includes working as an attorney. [2] [3] [4] Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary) South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary) General election The candidate list in this election may not be complete.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Contents 1 Biography 2 Elections 2.1 2026 2.1.1 Endorsements 2.2 2024 2.2.1 Endorsements 3 Campaign themes 3.1 2026 3.2 2024 3.2.1 Campaign website 4 Campaign finance summary 5 See also 6 External links 7 Footnotes Biography Mac Deford was born in Hinsdale, Illinois , and has lived in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina .”
Issue: Ballot access
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”