THE ESSEX FILES: The Long Shadow of Mark Sanford’s ‘Appalachian Trail
Mark Sanford’s recent decision to suspend his bid for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District brings a quiet but telling close to another chapter in a long political life. According to reports, the former governor and congressman stepped away from the race just weeks after entering it, citing plans instead to launch a nonprofit focused on the national debt.
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THE ESSEX FILES: The Long Shadow of Mark Sanford’s ‘Appalachian Trail By Brad Essex | 6:00 AM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Mark Sanford’s recent decision to suspend his bid for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District brings a quiet but telling close to another chapter in a long political life. According to reports, the former governor and congressman stepped away from the race just weeks after entering it, citing plans instead to launch a nonprofit focused on the national debt.
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