Mark Sanford has announced his candidacy for the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham, who passed away recently. Sanford, a former congressman and governor, criticized government spending and inflation as key issues motivating his run. Despite a controversial past, including a scandal during his governorship, he was reelected to Congress in 2013 and ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2020. Sanford joins a crowded field of Republican candidates, including Darline Graham, who has received support from President Trump but faces scrutiny regarding her political experience. The Republican primary is set for August 11, 2026.
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Mark Sanford Enters Race for South Carolina Senate Seat
Mark Sanford has declared his candidacy for the South Carolina Senate seat following the death of Lindsey Graham. He emphasizes issues like inflation and government spending as his motivations. Sanford will compete against several Republican candidates, including Darline Graham, who is backed by President Trump but faces questions about her political experience.
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