Sanford’s Shadow, Runoffs Ahead

Mark Sanford’s surprise surge in South Carolina’s First District primary—pulling in 8,000 votes even after dropping out—proves political legacy still matters. Meanwhile, a State Rep. faced an alleged polling place altercation involving a firearm, now under state investigation. Nancy Mace’s fifth-place finish in the governor’s race matched polls, while Democrat Jermaine Johnson crushed expectations with a landslide. Trump endorsements didn’t guarantee wins but reshaped races, notably keeping David Pascoe out of the Attorney General runoff. Incumbent William Timmons cruised in the Fourth District, and both parties head to runoffs in the hotly contested First District. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f4f70fac3e67287