Primary
Democratic Runoff
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Lacore ✓ | 12,821 | 52.2% | |
| Mac Deford | 11,766 | 47.9% |
Republican Runoff
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Costa Honeycutt ✓ | 24,033 | 53.7% | |
| Mark Smith | 20,723 | 46.3% |
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General Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| co/efficient (R) partisan·R | 2026-10-01 | 837 LV | ±3.37 | Nancy Lacore 40.00% | Honeycutt 46.00% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) partisan·D 2024 err 2.0 D-sponsored | 2026-09-10 | 536 RV | ±4.20 | Nancy Lacore 40.00% | Honeycutt 41.00% |
| GQR (D) partisan·D | 2026-07-22 | 400 LV | Nancy Lacore 48.00% | Honeycutt 50.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 SC-01 House race?
Jenny Costa Honeycutt leads Nancy Lacore 45.7% to 42.7% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+3.0 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 SC-01 House race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean R, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 SC-01 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from co/efficient (R) (completed October 1, 2026), found Nancy Lacore (D) at 40% and Honeycutt (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 SC-01 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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