GOP State Rep. Mark Smith announces bid for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District

Smith vows dedication to constituents, announced bid for SC’s 1st Congressional District

State Rep. Mark Smith officially announced his run for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District Thursday night.

Daniel Island legislator officially enters race for SC’s 1st Congressional District

Rep. Mark Smith of Daniel Island talks to reporters during the first day of session in Columbia, S.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo by Travis Bell/STATEHOUSE CAROLINA/Special to the SC Daily Gazette)State Rep. Mark Smith officially launched his bid to represent South Carolina’s coastal 1st Congressional District. The 55-year-old Daniel Island Republican plans an announcement event Thursday evening event at New Realm Brewery. Smith did not re…

GOP State Rep. Mark Smith announces bid for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- State Rep. Mark Smith launched a campaign Thursday for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, becoming the first Republican to announce a run for the Lowcountry seat. In an early-morning announcement on social media, Smith cast himself as a staunch conservative who will work to deliver on President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda. "The Lowcountry needs a fighter who will stand with President Trump and puts …