Primary
Democratic Runoff
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Lacore ✓ | 12,825 | 52.1% | |
| Mac Deford | 11,773 | 47.9% |
Republican Runoff
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Costa Honeycutt ✓ | 24,035 | 53.7% | |
| Mark Smith | 20,724 | 46.3% |
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Race Overview
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Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQR (D) partisan·D | 2026-07-22 | 400 LV | Nancy Lacore 48.00% | Honeycutt 50.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 SC-01 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 SC-01 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from GQR (D) (completed July 22, 2026), found Nancy Lacore (D) at 48% and Honeycutt (R) at 50%.
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 every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated 7 hours ago
Top Spenders
- STRONG PAC GOP-aligned $520,205
- VOTEVETS Dem-aligned $462,811
- WFW ACTION FUND INC GOP-aligned $377,011
- AMERICAN LIBERTY FOUNDATION GOP-aligned $294,021
- THE BENCH Dem-aligned $245,925
- CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC. GOP-aligned $234,952
- SECURE TOMORROW PAC GOP-aligned $143,180
- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC GOP-aligned $97,958
- LOWCOUNTRY PATRIOT FUND Dem-aligned $50,198
- STRONG CONSERVATIVE VALUES PAC GOP-aligned $31,894
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