William M Deford

William M Deford is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, South Carolina.

Attorney in SC

Also running: Daniel J Brown, James L Byars, Logan S Cunningham, Francina D Dantzler, Max Eliot Diaz, Tyler Dykes, Margo Ellis, Benjamin Frasier, Matthew Fulmer, Jenny Costa Honeycutt, Nancy S Lacore, Kendal R Ludden, John Samuel Mccown, Alexander Pelbath, William O Reeside, Cynthia W Riley, Mayra Rivera Vazquez, Marshall C Sanford, Marvin Matthew Smith.

Mac Deford, a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, former law enforcement officer, and attorney, is campaigning for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. He earned a law degree and an MBA, then served as a legal advisor for Mount Pleasant and Hilton Head Island, contributing to workforce housing and beach renourishment. His platform includes upgrading infrastructure, protecting Social Security/Medicare, housing affordability, veterans' issues, and smart economic policy. He advocates for common-sense firearm safety, mental health services, rolling back tariffs, and supporting American workers. Deford emphasizes a practical, non-partisan approach to solve problems and put service above self.