Former SC Gov Mark Sanford runs for House seat after Mace runs for governor.

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has launched a bid to reclaim his old House seat in the state's 1st Congressional District. Sanford, who previously served in Congress and as governor, is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Nancy Mace, who is stepping down to run for governor. Sanford faces a competitive Republican primary with several other candidates and emphasizes fiscal responsibility as a central theme of his campaign.