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Who replaces Nancy Mace in Congress? 2 paths emerge

Honeycutt advanced to the Republican runoff after building a record in county government.

Who replaces Nancy Mace in Congress? 2 paths emerge
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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South Carolina’s 1st District primaries sent two military veterans to the Democratic runoff and two elected officials to the Republican runoff. Political scientists connect the different outcomes to the district’s political makeup and broader trends in congressional campaigns.

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Republican candidate in the South Carolina 1st District runoff and a Charleston County councilwoman

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Democratic candidate in the South Carolina 1st District runoff

Lacore's version of this story ↗
Mark Smith
R · SC

Republican candidate in the South Carolina 1st District runoff and a state representative

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Republican candidate who was not advanced to the runoff

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

U.S. representative whose seat the candidates seek

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense who removed Lacore from her post

Former Democratic nominee in the district

ALSO MENTIONED  Mac Deford, Democratic candidate in the South Carolina 1st District runoff; Cindy Costa, Republican National Committeewoman and Honeycutt’s mother

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Jenny Honeycutt and Mark Smith Advance to Runoff for Nancy Mace’s Seat

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