Mark S. Pafford (born April 11, 1966) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 88 (2008–2012) and District 86 (2012–2016) which included Haverhill, Loxahatchee Groves, Royal Palm Beach, and Wellington in east-central Palm Beach County.

Pafford is from unincorporated Miami-Dade County and attended North Miami High School (Hall of Fame), graduating in 1984.

In 2002, when Frankel was unable to seek re-election in the Florida House of Representatives due to term limits, Pafford ran to succeed her in the 85th District, which stretched from Wellington to Lake Worth.

He faced Shelley Vana, a teachers union president, in the Democratic primary, and narrowly lost to her, receiving 46% of the vote to her 54%.

Additionally, he actively assisted the Gwen Graham Campaign for Florida Governor and numerous other local and state candidates seeking office.