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South Carolina Republican state Rep. Mark Smith launched a bid to the U.S. Congress.
He is in the first congressional district of Palmetto State, which is currently occupied by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, who is running for governor.
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South Carolina Rep. Marvin “Mark” Smith (scstatehouse.gov)
hammer The governor bid was launched earlier this month, with her home seat snatched in the 2026 election.
“At the State Capitol, I fight for the largest tax cuts in South Carolina history, support the Blue, undermine illegal immigration, and defend our values without apologizing.” postal On X.
Rep. Nancy Mays (RC (Tracy Glantz/State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Smith has served in the state House since the end of 2020.
“In South Carolina District 1, we need a proven conservative leader who will fight for President Trump’s U.S. Agenda, not drama,” he said in X Post.
The U.S. Capitol was seen in Washington, DC on July 16, 2025. (Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images)
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He asserted: “The Low Countries need a fighter, will stand with President Trump and put South Carolina first. That’s exactly what I did in Washington.”
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