Colbert-Busch, a Democrat who now works for Clemson University's Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility, filed to run for the South Carolina seat vacated by Tim Scott, who was appointed to the Senate to fill Jim DeMint's seat.

She faces two potential challengers in the Democratic primary, and, if she wins, could face former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford in the general election. 

Sanford, who left office in disgrace after his affair came to light in 2009, announced he will run last week, and faces Teddy Turner, the son of media mogul Ted Turner, as well as "five current and former GOP state lawmakers, a local sheriff and a Charleston city councilman," according to the Washington Post.

Turner already released a 30-second ad last week, the first in the race so far, as part of a 10-day ad buy costing $60,000.

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The primaries will be held on March 19, and the general election is set for May 7, according to the National Journal.

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“I’m happier now than at any point in my life,” said Mr. King after the ceremony. “Except maybe the 1994 midterm election or the Florida recount or the day I discovered that white working-class, non-college-educated voters in Kent County, Michigan, were moving toward Reagan in 1984.” President Clinton gave the marriage his blessing. “I know Electoral Map better than anyone,” said the former president. “She and John will make a wonderful couple.”

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