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Mia McLeod
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Mia S. McLeod (born August 19, 1968)[1][2] is an independent American politician serving as a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district (Kershaw and Richland Counties). On June 3, 2021, McLeod announced her candidacy for the 2022 South Carolina gubernatorial election,[3] becoming the first Black woman to run for Governor of South Carolina, generating national and international headlines.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Quick Facts Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district, Preceded by ...
Mia McLeod | |
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![]() McLeod's gubernatorial campaign kickoff, 2021 | |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Joel Lourie |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
In office January 11, 2011 – January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Anton Gunn |
Succeeded by | Ivory Torrey Thigpen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1968-08-19) August 19, 1968 (age 55) Bennettsville, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (before 2023) Independent (2023–present) |
Parent(s) | James S. and Shirley J. McLeod |
Residence | Northeast Columbia, South Carolina |
Education | University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
Profession | Attorney, politician, consultant |
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