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Mark Sanford is sworn in before Congress.

Mark Sanford sworn in -- a member of Congress again

Former Gov. Mark Sanford is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives again after being sworn into office Wednesday during a ceremony in the House chamber in Washington, D.C.

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ELECTION

Sanford to be sworn in Wednesday

U.S. Representative-elect Mark Sanford will be sworn into Congress at approximately 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.
ELECTION

How Mark Sanford staged an unlikely comeback to win the congressional election

Four years ago, Mark Sanford seemed to be political road kill, with many -- including Sanford himself -- saying his career was through.
ELECTION

Sanfords settle trespassing complaint

Congressman-elect Mark Sanford has settled a complaint filed against him by his ex-wife for violating their divorce agreement, admitting he entered her home without her permission and agreeing to pay her $5,000 in costs and fees.
ELECTION

Sanfords settle trespassing complaint

Congressman-elect Mark Sanford has settled a complaint filed against him by his ex-wife for violating their divorce agreement, admitting he entered her home without her permission and agreeing to pay her $5,000 in costs and fees.
NATIONAL POLITICS

Beaufort County precinct-by-precinct election results

Beaufort County election returns, courtesy of scvotes.org .
ELECTION

Mark Sanford makes a comeback; SC voters send former governor back to Congress

Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after dominating Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch with 54 percent of the votes, a 9 percentage point victory that dashed predictions of a close race. The big victory Tuesday suggests that First Congressional District voters care more about a consistent voice...
ELECTION

Colbert Busch discusses 1988 contempt-of-court arrest with Charleston news affiliate

First Congressional candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch is blaming Republican Mark Sanford for leaking information about her 1988 arrest on contempt of court charges.
ELECTION

Voter turnout higher than expected in 1st Congressional District election

Midday voter turnout in Beaufort County is higher than expected. Brisk turnout has also been reported in Charleston County. The two counties comprise the highest number of voters in the five-county district.
ELECTION

SC congressional race a tossup between Sanford and Colbert Busch

A second poll is confirming an especially tight race in today's 1st Congressional District special election, with Republican Mark Sanford gaining momentum.
ELECTION

SC Congressional candidates Sanford, Colbert Busch on the trail in final day of campaign

In the final day of the First Congressional race, Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch will appear with U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn in Charleston while Republican Mark Sanford will campaign in Beaufort and Charleston counties.