Mark Sanford Enters Race for South Carolina Senate Seat, Focusing on National Debt
Mark Sanford, a former congressman and governor of South Carolina, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham. Sanford is entering a crowded Republican primary, which includes the late senator's sister, Sen. Darline Graham, who has received an endorsement from President Trump. Sanford, known for his fiscal conservatism, is centering his campaign on addressing the national debt, warning that the current trajectory of federal borrowing could severely impact the U.S. economy. Sanford's political career has been marked by a notable scandal involving an extramarital affair during his governorship and a brief challenge to President Trump in the 2020 GOP primary. The special GOP primary for the Senate seat is scheduled for August 11, with other candidates including Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman. A recent poll indicates Norman leading with 18.6% support, followed by Graham and Fry, with a significant portion of voters still undecided. 
