Marvin M. "Mark" Smith is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 99th district. He has served since 2020.

Early life and education

Smith is a native of Bamberg, South Carolina. He earned an

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from Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Career

A businessman, he is the owner and president of McAlister-Smith Funeral Homes, the Avinger Funeral Home, and the Palmetto Cremation Society. He has also served as a member of the South Carolina Advisory Council on Aging. In 2017, Smith was a Republican candidate for the 99th district South Carolina House of Representatives, losing to

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. In October 2019, Smith again announced his candidacy for the 99th district after Mace opted to run for the United States House of Representatives. Smith defeated David Herndon in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Jen Gibson in the November general election.

Personal life

Smith and his wife, Elayne (née Forastiere), have three children.

References

Living people Republican Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives Year of birth missing (living people) People from Bamberg, South Carolina Businesspeople from South Carolina 21st-century American politicians {{SouthCarolina-politician-stub