McBride to run as Republican Petition Candidate

[McBride for Senate]

It is with great emotions that we have decided to make the following campaign
announcement today. After lengthy discussions and thought, it has become clear that
the direction we need to pursue is one independent of the Republican Party
establishment. While I still consider myself a very conservative Republican, the
party itself has put major constraints on our campaign. My next message to you all
will be the speech that was delivered and will continue to be delivered across this
great State.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart and my family's for your support and I
certainly hope I can count on you for the upcoming months leading to November.

Please feel free to call anytime.

Sincerely,
Mark

Mark McBride Kicks Off Five Day Announcement Tour
Former Two-Term Myrtle Beach Mayor To Run As Independent Petition Candidate

Conway- Former two-term Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride formally announced his
candidacy for the United States Senate today. He started his campaign as an
independent petition candidate with a noon news conference from the steps of the
original Horry County Courthouse built in 1824. This was the first in a series of
announcement events to be held around South Carolina today, Saturday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday of next week.

Mayor McBride said, “I am humbled by the encouragement of the last couple of
months. Voters from Pendleton, Spartanburg, Beaufort, Greenville, Hanahan,
Summerville, Lexington, Rock Hill, Horry County and other areas of this great state
are asking for a senator who can bring real world experience to solving our problems
that are all too real. I am tossing my hat into the ring to do just that.”

Mayor McBride, with 14 years of public service, said, “I will conduct this
grassroots campaign on a town-to-town and county-to-county basis. I look forward to
offering voters the option of having a real, conservative choice in November. I look
forward to having a thorough discussion of the issues that are vital for our state
and nation.”

“17 years ago, I started my political career and in the successive years, many
residents in the City of Myrtle Beach who have supported me and even those with whom
I’ve disagreed can attest to my dedication, determination and unwavering
commitment to stand for what is right. To those in Myrtle Beach who have voted for
me 8 times before, I ask for your support one more time. To those who have never
supported me, I look forward to earning your support. I am honored to be a resident
and representative of Horry County. I am honored to be a South Carolinian and an
American.”

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Mark McBride is married, has three children, and lives in Conway, SC.