Mark Sanford suspends congressional campaign after 30 days

Published April 30, 2026 12:15pm ET | Updated April 30, 2026 12:15pm ET



Former Rep. and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford announced Thursday that he is suspending his campaign to regain his low-country district just 30 days after launching. 

Sanford, 65, became known as a staunch critic of President Donald Trump during his first administration, often targeting the president for federal spending. 

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