Mark Sanford

About Mark Sanford

Mark Sanford is a Republican politician who served as a U.S. Representative from South Carolina from January 3, 2017, to January 3, 2019. Born May 28, 1960, he previously held several elected offices in South Carolina, including serving as governor of the state before returning to Congress. During this period he represented South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party.

Sanford disclosed 2 stock trades during his 2017–2019 House term, placing him among the least active congressional traders. The estimated total trading volume was about $0.4 million. Both reported transactions were sales, producing a buy/sell ratio of 0 buys to 2 sells. His activity was concentrated entirely in Tribune Media Company (TRCO), which accounted for both disclosed trades.