Jenny Costa Honeycutt has won the Republican runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, defeating state Rep. Mark Smith, according to the Associated Press. Honeycutt will succeed Nancy Mace, who opted not to seek re-election after a term in the U.S. House. The district has been predominantly Republican for 45 years, with a brief period of Democratic control following the 2018 elections. Honeycutt will now face the winner of the Democratic runoff between Mac Deford and Nancy Lacore. The Cook Political Report has recently adjusted its rating of the race from "Solid Republican" to "Likely Republican."
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Jenny Costa Honeycutt wins Republican runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District
Jenny Costa Honeycutt has secured the Republican nomination for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District by winning the runoff against Mark Smith. She will replace Nancy Mace, who chose not to run for re-election. Honeycutt will compete against the Democratic nominee in the upcoming general election.
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Republican moves closer to replacing Nancy Mace as GOP looks to hold coastal South Carolina seat
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Jenny Costa Honeycutt wins Republican runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District