Mark Sanford has generally supported policies focused on reducing government spending and lowering taxes. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, advocating for a balanced budget and reducing the national debt.
Agriculture
Conservative
Sanford has supported agricultural policies that promote free markets and reduce government intervention. He generally favors deregulation to encourage economic growth in the agricultural sector.
Immigration
Centrist
Sanford has taken a stance supporting stronger border security while also expressing the need for a legal immigration system. He has shown some openness to pathways for undocumented immigrants under specific conditions.
Education
Conservative
Sanford supports school choice initiatives, such as charter schools and vouchers, to increase competition and improve educational outcomes. He often advocates for reducing federal involvement in education.
Energy
Conservative
Sanford promotes an all-of-the-above energy strategy, encouraging the development of both traditional and renewable energy sources. He supports reducing federal regulations to boost energy production.
Climate change
Centrist
Mark Sanford acknowledges climate change and has proposed solutions centered on free-market principles. He emphasizes reducing carbon emissions without heavy government intervention.
Healthcare
Conservative
Sanford advocates for market-based healthcare reforms, including increasing competition and reducing federal government involvement, aiming to lower costs and increase accessibility.
Housing
Conservative
Sanford has not prominently focused on housing policy but generally favors reducing government involvement in housing markets, supporting market-driven solutions.
Transportation
Conservative
Sanford supports improving infrastructure through fiscal responsibility, advocating for limited federal involvement and prioritizing state and local decision-making over transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
Conservative
Sanford emphasizes the importance of fulfilling commitments to veterans, supporting reforms that improve efficiency and access to healthcare services for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voting rights
Conservative
Sanford has supported measures to ensure the integrity of elections, favoring voter ID laws and reforms that safeguard the electoral process while balancing accessibility.