Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford announced on August 21, 2026, that he is endorsing Republican Representative Ralph Norman in the Senate runoff election to fill the seat previously held by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Sanford, who typically avoids making political endorsements, stated in a social media post that he felt it was necessary to support Norman in this election.
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Mark Sanford endorses Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate runoff
Mark Sanford, the former governor of South Carolina, has endorsed GOP Representative Ralph Norman in the Senate runoff to fill Lindsey Graham's seat. Sanford, who usually does not endorse candidates, expressed his belief that the stakes are high in this election.
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Sanford backs Norman over Graham in South Carolina Senate runoff: ‘Stakes are simply too high’
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