South Carolina state Rep. Marvin "Mark" Smith (scstatehouse.gov)
Mace launched a gubernatorial bid earlier this month, leaving her House seat up for grabs in the 2026 election.
"In the State House, I fought for the largest tax cut in South Carolina history, backed the blue, cracked down on illegal immigration, and defended our values without apology," Smith declared in a Thursday post on X.
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., on July 16, 2025. (ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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"The Lowcountry needs a fighter who will stand with President Trump and puts South Carolina first. That’s exactly what I’ll do in Washington," he asserted.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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