US EditionMark Sanford Quits Latest Bid for Congress and Says He'll Set up a Debt-Focused Nonprofit Instead
Sanford will use about $1.3 million left in his federal account to launch a South Carolina nonprofit focused on the national debt and deficit.
- On Thursday, former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford suspended his 2026 congressional campaign for SC-01, just 30 days after entering the race to reclaim his former coastal district.
- Sanford told The Associated Press he wants to drive change on debt and deficit spending from outside Washington, citing personal considerations including becoming a grandfather as factors in his exit.
- Utilizing more than $1.3 million remaining in his federal account since leaving Congress in 2019, Sanford will fund a nonprofit organization centered in South Carolina addressing the national debt.
- Sanford's departure leaves the Republican primary for SC-01 wide open, particularly as Rep. Nancy Mace pursues the governorship instead of defending her congressional seat.
- While Sanford remarked "never say never" about future campaigns, he intends to prioritize his signature debt issue, having represented the district in Congress from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2013 to 2019.
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Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics
Mark Sanford abandons his bid to reclaim his former South Carolina House seat, saying he will instead launch a nonprofit dedicated to combating the national debt.
Former GOP Congressman Ends His Comeback Bid, Shifts Focus To Advocacy
Former Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC) ended his brief return to the campaign trail on Wednesday, suspending his congressional comeback bid just weeks after launching it.Instead, Sanford said he will start a nonprofit group focused on the national debt and government spending, which has been a top issue for the former lawmaker.“After a lot of thought, I’ve concluded that the most effective way I can contribute right now is not by seeking office, but by…
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Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
Mark Sanford has ended his bid to reclaim his old congressional seat. The Republican former South Carolina congressman and governor tells The Associated Press he’s shifting focus to create a nonprofit addressing the national debt.
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