Politics & Government
Former Gov. Mark Sanford Will Seek Open Congressional Seat
Returning to politics after two year absence.
A former aide close to ex-Gov. Mark Sanford has confirmed to Patch that the former governor will seek his former congressional seat in the Lowcountry.
CNN's Peter Hamby was first to report that Sanford will seek the congressional seat in District 1 vacated by Tim Scott's appointment to the U.S. Senate.
The former aides told Patch: "Sanford is dead serious about this run. His dire predictions on America's fiscal future have come true. I wouldn't want to be running against him."
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The official announcement is not expected until after Christmas.
Patch will have more as this story continues to unfold.
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