Note : Sanford 's wife appeared with him during his acceptance speech . Mark Sanford lost a Republican primary runoff for a congressional seat . His political career was thought to have ended in 2009 when he admitted to an affair . Sanford has been pitching himself as a fiscal conservative and pushing for redemption .
NEW : Sanford 's fiancee appeared with him during his victory speech . Mark Sanford wins a Republican primary runoff for a congressional seat . His political life was thought to have ended in 2009 when he admitted to an affair . Sanford has been pitching himself as a fiscal conservative and pushing for redemption .