| − | Republican Governor [[Mark Sanford]]'s possible presidential ambitions in 2012 ended after it was exposed he was having an extramarital affair with a woman from [[Argentine]]. Sanford will not resign, however is barred from seeking a third term because of term limits. Both parties have prepared for an open race. State Representative [[Nikki Haley]] will face a runoff with in the Republican primary with Congressman Gresham Barrett. State Senator Vincent Sheheen won the Democratic nomination. | + | Republican Governor [[Mark Sanford]]'s possible presidential ambitions in 2012 ended after it was exposed he was having an extramarital affair with a woman from [[Argentine]]. Sanford will not resign, however is barred from seeking a third term because of term limits. Both parties have prepared for an open race. State Representative [[Nikki Haley]] defeated Congressman Gresham Barrett in the Republican primary. State Senator Vincent Sheheen won the Democratic nomination. |