South Carolina: Jenny Sanford Has No Plans to Endorse in Special Election
Former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford has no plans to endorse in the 1st District special election that includes her ex-husband, former Gov. Mark Sanford.
Democrats plugged into Palmetto State politics previously speculated that if she would endorse the Democrat in the race, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, it would serve as a death blow to her former husband’s campaign. But that scenario is not materializing.
Jenny Sanford wrote CQ Roll Call in an email:
“I don’t have any thoughts on the race that I am currently interested in sharing with the public and I have no plans to endorse,” she said. “I remain completely focused on the four wonderful men in my life and happily so.”
Colbert Busch Targets Female Voters in First Spot Against Sanford
In December, CQ Roll Call broke the news that both Sanfords were considering bids for the special election. This is an open-seat race to replace now-Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican who was appointed to the Senate earlier this year.