Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
Mark Sanford has ended his latest campaign for Congress, opting instead to establish a nonprofit focused on addressing the national debt and deficit. The 65-year-old former South Carolina governor and congressman cited a desire to focus on fiscal issues and spend more time with family as key reasons for stepping away from the race. Sanford, who previously served in Congress and made a failed presidential bid against Donald Trump, said he will use remaining campaign funds to support the new organization.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit insteadMark Sanford has ended his bid to reclaim his old congressional seatByMEG KINNARD Associated PressApril 30, 2026, 10:38 AM1:24Mark Sanford, former congressman and South Carolina governor, takes questions from reporters as he campaigns for his former U.S. House seat at a Dorchester County GOP event Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Summerville, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)The Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C.
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