Meet Mark Lawhon - devoted husband loving father and papa oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Real Estate Developer community leader
A servant leader at home, in his Dental medical field and in the community.
Dr. Mark Lawhon has spent over two decades serving the people of District 31 — in the dental exam room and in the community. Now he's ready to serve in the Senate as your voice and your senator.
Background
Profession
Oral Surgeon and Maxillofacial Surgeon, District 31
Experience
20+ Years in Dental and Medical Field
District
SC Senate District 31
Party
Republican
Rooted in District 31
I grew up in this district. I went to school here, built my practice here, and raised my family here. District 31 isn't just a place on a map to me — it's home.
For over twenty years, I've had the privilege of serving this community as a oral and maxillofacial surgeon. I've sat across from thousands of patients — farmers, teachers, factory workers, retirees — and listened to what they're going through. That experience shapes everything about how I see the challenges facing our district.
Why I'm Running
I'm running because I believe District 31 deserves a senator who actually lives here, works here, and understands what our families need. Too often, decisions that affect our communities are made by people who've never had to navigate a broken healthcare system, worry about whether their small business will survive, or wonder if their kids' school has the resources to give them a real shot.
I'm not a career politician. I'm a doctor who has spent his life in service to others. That's the mindset I'll bring to the Senate — practical, compassionate, and always focused on results for the people of District 31.
What I Believe
I believe in honest government that respects taxpayers and delivers real results. I believe every family in District 31 — regardless of where they live or what they do — deserves access to quality healthcare, safe neighborhoods, good schools, and economic opportunity.
And I believe the best way to achieve those things is through leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and never loses sight of the people it was elected to serve.
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