Marvin "Mark" M. Smith

Marvin Mark M. Smith, a South Carolina state representative and candidate for the U.S. House, has faced two primary controversies during his political career. In March 2026, Smith was reported for using his taxpayer-funded state email account to solicit contributions for a congressional campaign fundraiser. Smith stated the email was sent inadvertently from his mobile device and noted he contacted the House Ethics Committee for guidance regarding the error. In 2017, reports noted that Smith had used three limited liability companies he controlled to donate to his own campaigns while publicly claiming he did not contribute his own money. These contributions were legal, but critics labeled the practice deceptive. Additionally, in November 2011, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation reprimanded, fined, and placed Smith's funeral home on probation for conduct described as likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public. Note: The legal proceedings involving a Mark Smith regarding the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority involve a different individual.