Mia Love, former U.S. Representative from Utah, who was the daughter of Haitian immigrants and became the first African American woman Republican to serve in Congress, died on Sunday at the age of 49.
Her family reported her passing on her X account.
She was receiving treatment for brain cancer and took part in a clinical trial at Duke University’s brain tumor center, where she underwent immunotherapy.
Earlier this month, her daughter revealed that she had stopped responding to the treatment.
As per the family’s statement, she passed away peacefully at her residence in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Filled with profoundly thankful hearts brimming over due to the immense impact of Mia on our existence, we wish to inform you that she has departed this life gently.
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Her family stated, “We appreciate the numerous expressions of goodwill, prayers, and sympathy.”
The governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, conveyed his sympathy, describing Love as “a true friend.”
Her dedication to service motivated everyone around her.
“We offer our prayers for her family and share their grief,” Cox stated.
Love initiated her political journey in 2003 upon securing a position on the municipal council in Saratoga Springs, an expanding area roughly 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. Subsequently, she went on to serve as the city’s mayor.
In 2012, she attempted to run for Congress but barely missed out on victory against theDemocratic incumbent Jim Matheson, who was representing a district that included theSalt Lake City suburbs.
In 2014, she ran once more and emerged victorious, overcoming first-time candidate Doug Owens by approximately 7,500 votes.
In her campaigns, Love didn’t emphasize her ethnicity but recognized the historical significance of her win when she emerged victorious in 2014.
She noted that her victory disproved those who believed a Black, Republican, Mormon woman couldn’t secure a congressional seat in largely Caucasian Utah.
Regarded as an emerging figure within the GOP, Love kept her distance from Donald Trump, who was disliked by numerous Utah voters, throughout his 2016 presidential run.
When a 2005 recording surfaced in which Trump made lewd comments about women, she chose not to attend the Republican National Convention and made it clear she would not vote for him.
Rather, she supported Texas Senator Ted Cruz, although he subsequently withdrew from the contest.
In her 2018 reelection bid, Love aimed to set herself apart from Trump regarding trade policies and immigration, all while adopting stances similar to Republicans when it came to tax reductions.
Even though Republicans had an edge in her district, she was defeated by Democrat Ben McAdams, ex-mayor of Salt Lake City, by less than 700 ballots.
The following day, after her loss, Trump lambasted her and other Republicans who hadn’t wholeheartedly backed him.
“Mia Love didn’t show me any affection, and as a result, she failed. What a pity. I’m sorry about that, Mia,” Trump stated.
After her tenure in Congress, Love served as a political analyst for CNN and was awarded a fellowship at the University of Sydney.
Following Trump’s victory in November, she took time to reflect on the result.
“Yes, Trump often utters thoughtless statements that are regrettable and indefensible. Nonetheless, his policies stand a strong chance of advantageously impacting all Americans,” she penned.
(ABC News)
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