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Trump Endorsement Falls Flat as South Carolina Governor Enters Senate Race Against GOP Foes
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford launches a Senate bid as a Republican despite criticism from President Donald Trump and other GOP officials. He is the latest high-profile Republican to enter the race for an open seat in the state's Senate election.
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, has entered the state's Senate race as a Republican candidate. Sanford joins other prominent GOP contenders in the bid to fill the seat left vacant by Sen. John Thune. The high-profile field is likely to make for a competitive election season in South Carolina. With no clear frontrunner emerging after Trump's endorsement, Sanford's candidacy adds another layer of complexity to the already crowded Republican primary.
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