Mark Sanford to Bring Piglets to South Carolina Capitol Amid Senate Primary Race
Former governor Mark Sanford plans to parade two piglets at the South Carolina Statehouse on Thursday to highlight federal spending concerns during the crowded Republican Senate primary.
In a bid to stand out in the fast-moving Republican primary for South Carolina’s Senate seat, former governor Mark Sanford will once again bring two piglets into the state Capitol’s lobby, echoing a protest he staged over two decades ago. The former governor says the animals symbolize the current federal budget shortfall and the need for lawmakers who will resist Washington’s growing spending appetite.
A separate Co/efficient poll shows similar rankings, and an undecided voter share remains sizable. The primary is expected to require a runoff on Aug. 25. Sanford’s stunt is intended to underscore his fiscal-conservative message amid a crowded field.
Why it matters
The stunt highlights fiscal-conservative messaging in a pivotal Senate primary that could shape South Carolina’s representation in Washington.
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