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Disgraced Politician Mark Sanford Seeks Redemption with Congressional Comeback
March 30, 2026
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Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, once derailed by scandal, is running for Congress again as he aims to resurrect his political career.
Mark Sanford, the former Republican governor of South Carolina who was once considered a rising star in the GOP, is attempting a political comeback years after a high-profile scandal derailed his career. Sanford, who served as governor from 2003 to 2011, is running for Congress in a special election in South Carolina's 1st congressional district.
Sanford's political fortunes took a dramatic turn in 2009 when he admitted to an extramarital affair, famously claiming he was
Source: The New York Times
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