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June 24, 2026
Jenny Costa Honeycutt and Nancy Lacore Set for Congressional Showdown in South Carolina
- Jenny Costa Honeycutt won the GOP runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, defeating state Rep. Mark Smith.
- Nancy Lacore secured the Democratic nomination after winning her runoff against Mac Deford, positioning her for a competitive race in November.
- The seat has been held by Republicans for 45 years, and both candidates are preparing for a significant election battle.
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- Navy admiral removed by Hegseth faces off against Charleston councilwoman for Mace seatJun 24, 2026 at 1:11 AM · The Hill
- Republican moves closer to replacing Nancy Mace as GOP looks to hold coastal South Carolina seatJun 24, 2026 at 1:49 AM · Fox News
- Local Republican Wins Primary for Nancy Mace’s House Seat in South CarolinaJun 24, 2026 at 2:13 AM · NYT
- Fired Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Runoff in South Carolina’s 1st DistrictJun 24, 2026 at 2:14 AM · NYT
- Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South CarolinaJun 24, 2026 at 3:15 AM · The Guardian