politics
March 30, 2026
Trump Critic Mark Sanford Launches House Bid in South Carolina
Former Republican Rep. Mark Sanford is launching a comeback bid for his old House seat, eight years after losing a primary to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump.
TL;DR
- Mark Sanford, a former Republican Representative, is running for his old House seat in South Carolina.
- He lost the seat in a 2018 primary to Katie Arrington, who was backed by President Trump.
- The current representative, Nancy Mace, is running for governor, creating an open seat.
- Sanford previously served in the House from 1994-2000 and as governor from 2003-2011.
- He faced a scandal in 2009 that led to his disappearance and discovery in Argentina.
- Sanford has been a critic of Donald Trump, clashing with him after 2016.
- The district, now more favorable to Republicans after redistricting, is rated "solid Republican."
- Sanford faces at least 10 other Republicans and several Democrats in the primary.
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