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Sanford backs Norman over Graham in South Carolina Senate runoff: ‘Stakes are simply too high’

The Hill
August 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Sanford backs Norman over Graham in South Carolina Senate runoff: ‘Stakes are simply too high’

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) announced Friday he is backing GOP Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.) in the race to serve a full term in the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) seat.  Sanford, who generally refrains from offering political endorsements, said in a statement shared on social media that he felt “compelled to offer”…

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) announced Friday he is backing GOP Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.) in the race to serve a full term in the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) seat.  Sanford, who generally refrains from offering political endorsements, said in a statement shared on social media that he felt “compelled to offer”…