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Jenny Costa Honeycutt

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SC-01 Republican nominee?

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JUN 24, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleCouncil Member

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundAttorney

EducationMeredith College — B.A., Political Studies

Notable personal detailsJenny Costa Honeycutt is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has served on Charleston County Council (vice chair), and she is a Charleston-based attorney and small business owner focused on construction law and mediation. She earned dual B.A. degrees from Meredith College and a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate emphasizes restoring fiscal responsibility, combating wasteful government spending, balancing the budget, and protecting family finances and paychecks. Her platform frames these goals as guarding taxpayer dollars and promoting policies that lower costs for families.

Healthcare

Supports fiscal restraint in federal programs and prioritizes lowering costs for families; favors reviewing entitlement programs to ensure they serve those in need and to prevent abuse. Emphasizes protecting family finances and reducing healthcare costs through responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, emphasizing stopping the flow of drugs (including fentanyl) and criminal illegal immigration and standing with law enforcement. Platform language prioritizes securing the border as part of public safety and rule-of-law objectives. No public campaign statements were found indicating support for broad regularization or expanded asylum access.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate describes herself as a ‘‘steadfast advocate for the unborn’’ and emphasizes protecting conservative values related to life. Her campaign platform frames abortion in pro-life terms but does not specify detailed policy limits or exceptions on the platform page.

Climate & Energy

The candidate emphasizes conserving natural resources and protecting the Lowcountry but provides no detailed federal climate or energy policy proposals on her campaign platform. Public materials focus on local priorities (infrastructure, smart growth, fiscal restraint) without explicit commitments to specific emissions targets, fossil fuel phase-out, or major clean-energy programs.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate identifies as a defender of the Second Amendment and says she has stood with law enforcement; her campaign platform emphasizes protecting gun rights while prioritizing community safety.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 4, 2026

Jenny Costa Honeycutt is in the news because she is in the Republican runoff for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District House nomination, facing Mark Smith. The candidates recently debated ahead of the June 23 vote, focusing on affordability, immigration, border security, national debt, and support for President Donald Trump. Honeycutt also used the debate to attack Smith’s record, while Smith emphasized his legislative experience. The district remains a closely watched and competitive race.

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Articles

UNU.S. News & World Report12 days ago

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in South Carolina’s State Primary Runoff

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CPCharleston Post and Courier17 days ago