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Mia McLeod was born on 19 August, 1968 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Mia McLeod's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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Mia McLeod Height, Weight & Measurements
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Her husband is Tracy Garrick
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Mia McLeod Net Worth
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Timeline
Mia S. McLeod (born August 19, 1968) is an independent American politician serving as a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district.
On June 3, 2021, McLeod announced her candidacy for the 2022 South Carolina gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman to run for Governor of South Carolina, generating national and international headlines.
McLeod is the daughter of the late James S. and Shirley J. McLeod.
McLeod earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.
Prior to her election to the South Carolina State Legislature, McLeod worked in various state agencies including the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General.
She previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2011 to 2016.
In response to recent restrictions on abortion rights in her state, McLeod sponsored a bill (H. 4544) in December 2015 that would impose similar restrictions for access to Viagra and similar drugs that treat erectile dysfunction.
During her career, McLeod has criticized what she describes as the "old guard" of South Carolina politics.
McLeod endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for president in 2016.
See 2022 South Carolina gubernatorial election; 2022 United States gubernatorial elections
In 2021, McLeod announced her candidacy for Governor of South Carolina.
She was defeated in the Democratic primary by former United States Representative Joe Cunningham.
On January 10, 2023, McLeod announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and become an Independent, a decision given extensive coverage in statewide press.
In 2023, McLeod joined with a Democrat and three Republican women state senators, calling themselves, "The Sister Senators": Sen. McLeod, Sen. Katrina Shealy (R-Lexington), Sen. Penry Gustafson (R-Kershaw), Sen. Margie Bright-Matthews (D-Colleton), and Sen. Sandy Senn (R-Charleston).
They blocked male state senators from passing a bill that would ban all abortions in South Carolina.
McLeod favors a codification of Roe, which had been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 2024, McLeod introduced the South Carolina Pro-Birth Accountability Act, which would provide additional support from the State for prenatal, intrapartal, and postpartal care.
In January 2024, Thigpen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 22, the seat currently held by McLeod.
Educator Dr. Monica Elkins has also announced her intention to run in the Democratic Primary.
In 2021, McLeod gave the Democratic response to the State of the State address.
In September 2023 it was announced that "The Sister Senators" had been selected to receive the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award.
The award was presented in an October 2023 ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.
McLeod is a member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 22nd district since 2017.
McLeod serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology; Judiciary; Medical Affairs, Rules and Transportation Committees.