Mark Sanford joins crowded race for US Senate with familiar warning on government overspending

Former Gov. Mark Sanford is joining the race to replace U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham on a pledge to "get Washington's finances back in order." State GOP announces a pre-primary televised debate.

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 901

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Former Gov. Mark Sanford announced Thursday he’s joining the race to replace U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham on a pledge to “get Washington’s finances back in order.”

It’s a familiar message for Sanford, who’s spent decades as a congressman, governor, and presidential candidate warning about the nation’s escalating debt.

According to the U.S. Treasury, that debt has climbed to nearly $39.7 trillion, up from $4.7 trillion when Sanford was first elected to the U.S. …

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