South Carolina Governors – Marshall Clement "Mark" Sanford, Jr., 2003-2011

South Carolina SC History SC Governors Governor Marshall Clement "Mark" Sanford, Jr.

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Biographical Overview Born: May 28, 1960 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Died: Buried: Religion: Episcopal Political Party: Republican	Marshall Clement "Mark" Sanford Jr. Courtesy of Governor's office
Education Graduated high school in Beaufort County where he lived on his family's Coosaw Plantation Furman University - B.A., Business, 1983 University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration - M.B.A., 1988
Occupations Real estate finance and investment

Major Events and Accomplishments, 1st Term, 2003–2007

• Sanford campaigned on a platform of cost-savings. Early in his governorship, he reviewed South Carolina's governmental structure making several cuts and consolidations including restructuring of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
  

Major Events and Accomplishments, 2nd Term, 2007–2011

• Sanford was the first governor to reject federal stimulus money in 2009. In a compromise, Sanford did eventually accept the funds on the condition the state legislature provide matching funds to reduce the state's debt.
  

Other Government Positions

• U.S. Congress, 1995-2001
  

Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions

• As a member of the United States House of Representatives, many watch-dog groups heralded Sanford for his efforts to lower spending, taxes and government growth.
  

Web Resources

• Listing of records available at SC Archives and History Center
  

Election Results