Mark Smith

Party Affiliation / General Ideology

Mark Smith ran as a Republican candidate in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District GOP primary runoff.

News coverage confirms Smith competed as a Republican in the SC-01 primary, advancing to a runoff against Jenny Honeycutt before losing.

Trump Alignment / National Republican Politics

Smith positioned himself as pro-Trump during the campaign, seeking to align with the former president's base.

A Post and Courier report on the GOP runoff debate noted candidates, including Smith, emphasized pro-Trump positioning as a key campaign strategy.

Redistricting

Smith reportedly endorsed redistricting efforts as part of his campaign platform.

The Post and Courier's runoff debate coverage specifically listed 'endorsing redistricting' as one of the key takeaways attributed to the candidates in the race.

Healthcare / Telehealth Access

As a South Carolina state representative, Smith supported expanding telehealth access and was recognized for legislative leadership on the issue.

South Carolina ETV named Rep. Mark Smith a '2025 State Legislative Telehealth Champion,' indicating a record of state-level advocacy for telehealth policy.

State Legislative Experience

Smith served as a South Carolina State House Representative prior to and during his run for Congress.

WCIV reported that 'State Rep. Mark Smith' officially filed to run for SC's 1st Congressional District, confirming his prior elected role in the state legislature.

Campaign Platform (General)

Specific detailed policy positions beyond healthcare/telehealth and general Republican alignment are not available from public records.

The candidate's campaign website text was not accessible, and no legislative voting record at the federal level exists since Smith did not win the primary runoff.

Electoral Outcome

Smith lost the Republican primary runoff to Jenny Honeycutt, ending his 2026 congressional bid.

Multiple outlets, including Ballotpedia and Live 5 News, confirmed Smith placed second in the runoff, meaning he will not represent SC-01 as the GOP nominee.