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Republican
Jenny Costa Honeycutt
Republican candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina
SC-01 Republican nominee?
$164.0K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Jenny Costa Honeycutt is trading at 100% to win the SC-01 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationAshley Hall (Charleston, SC)
Notable personal detailsJenny Costa Honeycutt is a Republican attorney and small business owner from the South Carolina Lowcountry who ran for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (2026 cycle). She has served on Charleston County Council representing District 9 and has held county leadership roles including vice chair. She founded/operates Costa Honeycutt, LLC and practices civil defense litigation with a focus on construction-related disputes and mediation.
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Political 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.
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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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Jenny Costa Honeycutt is in the middle of the Republican runoff for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, where she is facing Mark Smith for the party’s House nomination. The race has moved into the runoff after the crowded primary, and the winner will likely be the GOP nominee in the open seat. Honeycutt and Smith recently debated issues like affordability, immigration, border security, and national debt, with both trying to show support for Donald Trump and win over runoff voters.
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Articles
UNU.S. News & World Report3 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in South Carolina’s State Primary Runoff
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CPCharleston Post and Courier3 months ago
Jenny Costa Honeycutt, Mark Smith debate before GOP runoff
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L5Live 5 News WCSC3 months ago
Councilwoman Jenny Costa Honeycutt, State Rep. Mark Smith face off in GOP 1st District runoff debate
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CPCharleston Post and Courier3 months ago
Meet the 17 candidates running to replace SC’s Nancy Mace
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Jenny Costa Honeycutt currently averages 27.5%, ranking first in this race, 5.5 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 27.5%Position: firstMargin: +5.5 ptsLatest poll: 35.0% (Jun 2 - 4)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 2 - 4.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$556.4K
$417.3K
$278.2K
$139.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$556.4K
$78.5K
$477.9K
$26.5K
Source: FEC
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