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July 23, 2026
Mark Sanford Launches Senate Bid Amidst Trump-Endorsed Competition
- Former Rep. Mark Sanford officially launched his Senate campaign, focusing on fiscal conservatism and national debt issues.
- He joins a competitive Republican primary that includes Trump-endorsed Sen. Darline Graham and other candidates like Reps. Ralph Norman and Russell Fry.
- The special primary election is set for August 11, with a potential runoff on August 25 if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
3 Sources
- Mark Sanford launches Senate bid in South Carolina special electionJul 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM · Politico
- Mark Sanford announces run for Lindsey Graham's Senate seatJul 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM · The Hill
- Trump endorsement fails to clear GOP field as former governor joins South Carolina Senate raceJul 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM · Fox News