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Mark Hammond

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LINKED SCANDALS

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LEGAL EVENTS

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RESEARCH

27 days ago

SANCTIONS

CLEAR

Deep research · Exaupdated 27 days ago

The Mark Hammond who serves as South Carolina Secretary of State is a different individual than the Bill Hammond referenced in Texas campaign finance scandals and the Mark Hammond convicted in federal court for a controlled substance conspiracy in Texas. Regarding the South Carolina Secretary of State, Mark Hammond has faced political criticism during his tenure, including allegations from primary challengers regarding his office's technological capabilities and the administrative error of failing to affix the state seal to certain legislative acts. There are no reports of criminal indictments, corruption, or ethics violations involving him.

Citations

Mark Hammond (American politician)

wikipedia.thedupacs.net

Point Austin: The Stakes

www.austinchronicle.com · 2008-10-31

USA v. Hammond, No. 19-11371 (5th Cir. 2022)

law.justia.com · 2022-01-18

Challengers criticize South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond

eu.greenvilleonline.com · 2018-03-13

Mark Hammond's Bizarre Planned Parenthood Move - FITSNews

3c06aba1-bb5b-4989-bcf9-62da466d33bc.cc04.conves.io · 2018-06-07

Voter Guide Profile for SC Secretary of State candidate - Mark Hammond

ivoterguide.com

Mark Hammond | BallotReady

www.ballotready.org

Endorsements by Mark Hammond - Ballotpedia

ballotpedia.org

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