22 years later, Mark Sanford brings pigs back to the Statehouse, this time over DC spending

By: Seanna Adcox

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 941

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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COLUMBIA — More than two decades after then-Gov. Mark Sanford carried two piglets into the Statehouse to protest the state budget, the now-U.S. Senate candidate reproduced the stunt — at least, as close as he could — to show he’s the best candidate to fight overspending in Washington.

The former governor and 1st District congressman is among 10 candidates competing in the special GOP primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November …

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