Nancy Lacore Leads Tight Race in South Carolina House District 1
Democratic candidate Nancy Lacore holds a narrow lead over Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt in the 2026 South Carolina House District 1 contest, with results still pending in several counties.
Democratic candidate Nancy Lacore currently holds a narrow lead over Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt in the 2026 South Carolina House District 1 race. The contest remains open as an estimated 3,700 votes are still uncounted.
Current Vote Totals for Nancy Lacore
Lacore has amassed 161,878 votes, representing 49.7% of the counted ballots. Her nearest rival, Honeycutt, trails by just over three thousand votes with 158,570 votes (48.6%). A third candidate, independent Bill Reeside, has a minimal impact with 5,346 votes (1.6%).
County‑by‑County Breakdown
In Beaufort County, Honeycutt leads with 45,336 votes (52.8%) while Lacore trails at 39,280 (45.7%). Berkeley County shows a different picture: Lacore leads with 46,668 votes (51.4%) against Honeycutt's 42,404 (46.7%). Charleston County also favors Lacore, who earned 49,228 votes (51.7%) compared with Honeycutt's 44,566 (46.8%). The smallest county, Colleton, gave Honeycutt a modest edge, 724 votes (52.9%) to Lacore's 605 (44.2%).
What the Remaining Votes Could Mean
Analysts estimate that to overcome Lacore's lead, Honeycutt would need to capture about 95.1% of the remaining 3,700 votes. Such a high percentage is statistically unlikely, but the final outcome will not be confirmed until all precincts report.
Partisan Shift Compared to 2024
The district has experienced a 14.21‑point swing toward Democrats when measured against the 2024 presidential election results. This shift is reflected in the tighter margins across traditionally Republican‑leaning counties.
Related Political Context
Recent headlines note that a former Navy admiral, running as a Democrat, claims victory in flipping the seat once held by former Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace. While this claim aligns with the broader Democratic momentum, the official results for District 1 are still pending.
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Sources: NBC News, Yahoo, Military.com.
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