Trader consensus in the South Carolina 1st Congressional District Republican primary hinges on razor-thin polling between state House Majority Leader Mark Smith and conservative activist Alex Pelbath, with recent Winthrop University surveys showing them deadlocked around 35-40% each amid low name recognition for both. Smith's legislative record and establishment backing contrast Pelbath's grassroots appeal and outsider messaging, splitting endorsements and keeping Sam McCown viable at 23% via veteran support. Competitive FEC filings reveal balanced fundraising, fueling uncertainty. A high-profile endorsement, strong debate showing, or final pre-primary poll could tip odds, especially with early voting underway ahead of the June 11 ballot.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedMark Smith 34%
Alex Pelbath 31%
Sam McCown 19%
Jack Ellison 6%
Mark Smith
40%
Alex Pelbath
35%
Sam McCown
23%
Jack Ellison
6%
Jenny Costa Honeycutt
5%
Logan Cunningham
2%
Jay Byars
1%
Justin Myers
<1%
Dan Brown
<1%
Mark Smith 34%
Alex Pelbath 31%
Sam McCown 19%
Jack Ellison 6%
Mark Smith
40%
Alex Pelbath
35%
Sam McCown
23%
Jack Ellison
6%
Jenny Costa Honeycutt
5%
Logan Cunningham
2%
Jay Byars
1%
Justin Myers
<1%
Dan Brown
<1%
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0x2F5e3684c...Trader consensus in the South Carolina 1st Congressional District Republican primary hinges on razor-thin polling between state House Majority Leader Mark Smith and conservative activist Alex Pelbath, with recent Winthrop University surveys showing them deadlocked around 35-40% each amid low name recognition for both. Smith's legislative record and establishment backing contrast Pelbath's grassroots appeal and outsider messaging, splitting endorsements and keeping Sam McCown viable at 23% via veteran support. Competitive FEC filings reveal balanced fundraising, fueling uncertainty. A high-profile endorsement, strong debate showing, or final pre-primary poll could tip odds, especially with early voting underway ahead of the June 11 ballot.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated



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