First filing
July 28, 2025
Candidate profile
WILLIAM DEFORD
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FEC registeredOpen-seat candidateDEMOCRATIC PARTY
Latest filing
July 28, 2025
Raised funds
Yes
Current contest
South Carolina 1st District
Contest
U.S. House · SC-SC-01
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Public career
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Education
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Campaign finance
Receipts
$393,994
Disbursements
$253,436
Cash on hand
$140,558
Debts owed
$1,000
Latest FEC report: APRIL QUARTERLY · Coverage through March 31, 2026
Sources
FEC candidate page: Official candidate data ↗
FEC API source: Candidate endpoint ↗