(Columbia-AP) Oct. 7, 2005 - Gov. Mark Sanford has endorsed Karen Floyd of Spartanburg as the next superintendent of education.

Floyd is running as a Republican in the June GOP primary. She faces one announced opponent, Charleston real estate agent Elizabeth Moffly.

Sanford says Floyd's experience as a mother, public servant and business woman makes her the right candidate for the job.

When she announced her candidacy in April, Floyd said she supported school choice. She did not say at the time whether she supported legislation backed by Sanford that would give tax credits to parents whose children attend private schools or are home schooled.

Democratic state Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum is not seeking another term.

No Democrats have announced a bid for the post.

Posted 7:45pm by Chantelle Janelle