Mark Sanford Endorses Ralph Norman for U.S. Senate

Mark Sanford, the former Governor of South Carolina, endorsed Representative Ralph Norman for the U.S. Senate on August 21, 2026. In a statement shared on X, Sanford urged voters to support Norman based on his legislative experience and conservative voting record, though he acknowledged some areas of disagreement between them.

Norman is currently competing in a Republican primary runoff against Senator Darline Graham, who has received the endorsement of Donald Trump. The runoff election is scheduled for August 25. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election in November to face Democratic nominee Dr. Annie Andrews.