Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Margo Ellis Race: U.S. House — SC-01 Party: Alliance Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/margo-ellis-alliance?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-01?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-01 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Margo+Ellis+%E2%80%94+U.S.+House+%E2%80%94+SC-01#corrections Exported: 2026-10-11T00:21:31.655Z Summary Margo Ellis is listed by SCVotes as an active Alliance candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 1. SCVotes associates this contest with: BEAUFORT, BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, COLLETON, DORCHESTER, JASPER. Verify the voter-specific sample ballot in MySCVotes before treating this as a final personal ballot. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 39 Source-backed claims: 39 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: medium Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare: benefits should keep pace with inflation and health-care realities in South Carolina. 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Expand trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs—particularly in rural areas and manufacturing hubs—to create high-wage skilled jobs without forcing four-year degrees only. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Expand support for small and family-owned businesses in South Carolina: provide targeted tax incentives, streamlined regulation, and access to capital for entrepreneurs in rural and underserved counties. 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Promote wage growth and protect worker rights: ensure full employment opportunities and career advancement for South Carolinians. 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Education: For the next year I plan to drive and joke my way across the state and hopefully into the hearts of SC voters who will allow me to be your US House representative in Washington fighting for the dignity of work, fair in pay and prioritizing education over partisanship. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Support law enforcement and first responders—but also promote community-based programs that reduce crime, improve public safety, and build trust. 7. Immigration — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Civil liberties and privacy protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Healthcare Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare: benefits should keep pace with inflation and health-care realities in South Carolina. Quote: “Protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare: benefits should keep pace with inflation and health-care realities in South Carolina.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 2. Taxes and spending Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Expand support for small and family-owned businesses in South Carolina: provide targeted tax incentives, streamlined regulation, and access to capital for entrepreneurs in rural and underserved counties. Quote: “Expand support for small and family-owned businesses in South Carolina: provide targeted tax incentives, streamlined regulation, and access to capital for entrepreneurs in rural and underserved counties.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 3. Public safety Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Support law enforcement and first responders—but also promote community-based programs that reduce crime, improve public safety, and build trust. Quote: “Support law enforcement and first responders—but also promote community-based programs that reduce crime, improve public safety, and build trust.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 4. Election integrity Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Learning that there was a double digit unsolved homicide rate in our small town and understanding that the income inequality impacting the country was widening with the same fervor here as everywhere else seemed unreal at first, but as we march towards the 2026 election cycle, I have to admit h Quote: “Learning that there was a double digit unsolved homicide rate in our small town and understanding that the income inequality impacting the country was widening with the same fervor here as everywhere else seemed unreal at first, but as we march towards the 2026 election cycle, I have to admit how I have unwittingly been a part of the problem and what I think we need to do to solve it.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 5. Cost of living Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Expand trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs—particularly in rural areas and manufacturing hubs—to create high-wage skilled jobs without forcing four-year degrees only. Quote: “Expand trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs—particularly in rural areas and manufacturing hubs—to create high-wage skilled jobs without forcing four-year degrees only.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 6. Healthcare Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare: benefits should keep pace with inflation and health-care realities in South Carolina. Quote: “Protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare: benefits should keep pace with inflation and health-care realities in South Carolina.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 7. Taxes and spending Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Expand support for small and family-owned businesses in South Carolina: provide targeted tax incentives, streamlined regulation, and access to capital for entrepreneurs in rural and underserved counties. Quote: “Expand support for small and family-owned businesses in South Carolina: provide targeted tax incentives, streamlined regulation, and access to capital for entrepreneurs in rural and underserved counties.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 8. Cost of living Margo Ellis has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Expand trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs—particularly in rural areas and manufacturing hubs—to create high-wage skilled jobs without forcing four-year degrees only. Quote: “Expand trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs—particularly in rural areas and manufacturing hubs—to create high-wage skilled jobs without forcing four-year degrees only.” Source: Vote For Margo Ellis — https://margo-ellis.com/ 9. Election integrity Margo Ellis's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Candidate Connection survey responses 6 Campaign finance 7 General election race ratings 7.1 Last four weeks 7.2 Change over time 8 Prediction markets 9 Ballot access 10 District history 11 District analysis 11.1 Post-filing deadline analysis 11.2 Partisan V Quote: “Candidate Connection survey responses 6 Campaign finance 7 General election race ratings 7.1 Last four weeks 7.2 Change over time 8 Prediction markets 9 Ballot access 10 District history 11 District analysis 11.1 Post-filing deadline analysis 11.2 Partisan Voter Index 11.3 2024 presidential election results 11.4 Presidential voting history 11.5 Congressional delegation 11.6 State executive 11.7 State legislature 11.7.1 South Carolina State Senate 11.7.2 South Carolina House of Representatives 11.8 Trifecta control 12 See also 13 External links 14 Footnotes Candidates and election results General election The candidate list in this election may not be complete.” Source: South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina%27s_1st_Congressional_District_election,_2026 10. Cost of living Margo Ellis's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Her campaign website said she supported "principled, America First solutions that strengthen our communities, secure our borders, and protect our way of life." Show sources Sources: Jenny Honeycutt 2026 campaign website , "Home page," accessed May 5, 2026 ; Jenn Quote: “Her campaign website said she supported "principled, America First solutions that strengthen our communities, secure our borders, and protect our way of life." Show sources Sources: Jenny Honeycutt 2026 campaign website , "Home page," accessed May 5, 2026 ; Jenny Honeycutt 2026 campaign website , "Platform," accessed May 5, 2026 ; YouTube , "Running to Serve the Lowcountry," November 17, 2025 ;  Jenny Honeycutt 2026 campaign website , "Home page," accessed May 5, 2026 ; Costa Honeycutt, LLC , "Home page," accessed May 5, 2026 This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S.” Source: South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina%27s_1st_Congressional_District_election,_2026 Source-backed claims 1. Civil liberties and privacy protections — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Civil liberties and privacy protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 2. Cost of living public intervention — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Cost of living public intervention; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 3. Public investment and taxes — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 4. Jobs and worker protections — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Jobs and worker protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 5. Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 6. Pathway citizenship legal immigration — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 7. Voting rights democracy and elections — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Voting rights democracy and elections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 8. Public education funding — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Public education funding.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 9. Healthcare expansion — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 10. Abortion and reproductive rights — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 11. Clean energy climate and environment — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 12. Gun safety background checks and red flag laws — party_position_inferred Margo Ellis's Alliance affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Alliance party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.” Source: Alliance party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.