Lacore and Honeycutt Will Debate October 7
Candidates for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District seat will meet for a televised debate.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Elections
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On October 7, 2026, Nancy Lacore and Jenny Honeycutt will participate in a televised debate for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The event will take place at the WCBD studio from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why it matters
The debate offers voters a direct opportunity to evaluate the candidates' platforms ahead of the November 3 general election. It serves as a key venue for comparing the contenders vying to succeed current representative Nancy Mace.
The debate is scheduled for a one-hour broadcast, supported by 30-minute pre-debate and post-debate programming. The figures reflect the primary runoff results, which determined the two candidates appearing on the general election ballot.
The players
Nancy Lacore
She is a candidate for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District after winning the Democratic runoff election.
Jenny Honeycutt
She is a candidate for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District after winning the Republican runoff election.
Nancy Mace
She is the current representative holding the seat for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Andrew Davis
He is one of the two moderators scheduled to preside over the upcoming congressional debate.
Carolyn Murray
She is one of the two moderators scheduled to preside over the upcoming congressional debate.
The details
Moderators Andrew Davis and Carolyn Murray will host the session, which will be broadcast live from the WCBD studio. Supplementary analysis for the event will be available on the respective station websites and streaming platforms.
Timeline
June 23, 2026: Nancy Lacore and Jenny Honeycutt won their respective party runoffs.
October 7, 2026: The congressional debate will occur from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
November 3, 2026: The general election for the 1st Congressional District seat will take place.
Political Context
This debate follows the June 2026 primary runoffs, which narrowed the field of candidates to the current two finalists. Opposition groups often use these pre-election forums to challenge the incumbent's policy record or to contrast their candidate's specific legislative priorities.
The debate helps South Carolina voters prepare for the upcoming general election on November 3. Residents can use this information to better understand the candidates' stances on issues affecting the 1st Congressional District.
The takeaway
Voters should review the debate schedule to ensure they have the opportunity to hear directly from both candidates. Comparing these platforms is a vital step for residents in assessing their representative options before casting a ballot in November.
Further reading
For more information on the upcoming races, visit the South Carolina Elections section.
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