Overview
- Sanford told the Associated Press he was ending his run, shutting down his month-old campaign for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
- He said he will start a South Carolina-based nonprofit to rally grassroots action on the national debt and deficits.
- He plans to move more than $1.3 million left in his federal campaign account into the new group, which he says signals a step back from seeking office.
- He cited personal reasons for the pivot, noting a grandchild on the way and a desire to spend more time with family.
- His exit reshapes the open-seat contest as Rep. Nancy Mace pursues the governor’s office, leaving a crowded Republican field to vie for the district.