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Mark Struthers McBride

Mark Struthers McBride
Mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
In office
1998–2006
Preceded byRobert M. Grissom
Succeeded byJohn Rhodes
Personal details
BornMark Struthers McBride
PartyRepublican
SpouseLaura
Children2
EducationUniversity of South Carolina

Mark Struthers McBride is an American politician and businessman who was mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A member of the Republican Party, he served as mayor from 1998 to 2006.

Early life, family and education

McBride graduated from the University of South Carolina.

Political career

City Council

McBride served on Myrtle Beach City Council from 1994 to 1997.[1]

Mayor of Myrtle Beach

In 1997, McBride defeated incumbent Robert Grissom in a runoff for Mayor of Myrtle Beach.[2] The position of mayor has the same political power as the city's other council members.[3]

2004 US Senate election

See also: 2004 United States Senate election in South Carolina

McBride joined a six-candidate field in the race for the US Senate seat of retiring incumbent Fritz Hollings.[4] McBride was defeated in the Republican primary, coming in fifth place; the eventual runoff winner was Jim DeMint.[5][6]

2005 mayoral election

After serving two terms, McBride was defeated by challenger John Rhodes in 2005,[7] with 1,898 votes to Rhodes's 2,474 in a runoff.[3]

2020 South Carolina House District 107 race

With the unexpected resignation of incumbent Alan D. Clemmons, McBride joined the race for South Carolina House District 107. He was defeated by Case Brittain.[8]

2022 US Congressional District 7 election

See also: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

In 2021, McBride announced his intent to challenge US House incumbent Tom Rice.[9] He joined a field of seven candidates and placed sixth, with the Republican primary won by Russell Fry.[10]

2026 US Senate Republican special primary

See also: 2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina

On June 12, 2026, McBride announced a petition campaign to be on the US Senate ballot as an independent, with ten thousand signatures needed.[11] With the unexpected death of US Senate incumbent and Republican nominee Lindsey Graham, a Republican special primary was set for August 11. McBride filed for the seat on July 21, 2026.[12] He was defeating in the special primary, placing last in a field of ten candidates.

References

  1. ^ "Who Served When: A History of Myrtle Beach Mayors and Council Members". www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  2. ^ Moredock, Will (November 25, 2009). "Politics in Myrtle Beach — The Rise and Fall of Mark McBride". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Eight-year Myrtle Beach mayor voted out". Star News. Associated Press. November 16, 2005. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  4. ^ Cillizza, Chris (August 4, 2003). "Hollings to Retire at End of Term". Roll Call. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  5. ^ Klepper, David. "McBride to run for U.S. Senate". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  6. ^ "2004: SC Senate Republican Primary Debate". Furman University. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  7. ^ "McBride voted out as Myrtle Beach mayor". WIS. November 16, 2005. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  8. ^ "Case Brittain Eviscerates Mark McBride In Horry County SC State House Race - FITSNews". August 19, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  9. ^ Rodriquez, Jay (June 3, 2021). "Former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride plans to challenge Rep. Tom Rice in 2022". Post and Courier. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  10. ^ "2022 South Carolina U.S. House – District 7 Republican Primary Results". CNN. June 15, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  11. ^ Mangrum, Dick (June 12, 2026). "Salem man pulls political surprise". 101.7 WGOG. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  12. ^ Lee, Chantelle (July 24, 2026). "Here Are the Candidates Vying for Sen. Lindsey Graham's Seat – AOL". Time. Retrieved July 26, 2026 – via AOL.

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