Darline Graham Advances to SC Senate Runoff Against Ralph Norman

Sanford emphasized government spending and his experience making budget decisions as governor, even reviving his famous “Pork and Barrel” stunt by appearing with pigs days before the election.

“There is something very different about being an executive and being held responsible for results on the numbers that do impact people’s lives here at home,” Sanford said, NPR reported.

The Republican contest drew substantial early participation, with approximately 61,000 GOP voters casting ballots during three days of early voting, according to the South Carolina State Election Commission.