Who is Mia Love? Biography, Net Worth & Wiki

Mia Love, the trailblazing politician who made history as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has passed away at the age of 49.

Her family announced the heartbreaking news on X, revealing that she died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.

“With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward,” her family shared in an emotional statement.

The family also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, saying, “We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers, and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come.”

Who Was Mia Love?

Mia Love broke barriers in American politics when she was elected to represent Utah’s 4th Congressional District, serving from 2015 to 2019. Her election marked a historic milestone as she became the first Black woman in U.S. history to serve in Congress as a Republican.

Her political career began in 2003 when she won a seat on the Saratoga Springs, Utah, city council. She later became the city’s mayor, where she gained recognition for her leadership and conservative policies.

A Complex Relationship with Trump

During her 2016 re-election campaign, Love distanced herself from then-candidate Donald Trump after a controversial 2005 recording surfaced in which he made crude remarks about women. She took a firm stance, skipping the Republican National Convention and publicly announcing that she would not support Trump in the election.

After leaving Congress in 2019, Love remained an influential voice in political discourse. She joined CNN as a political commentator and later became a fellow at the University of Sydney, continuing to engage in discussions on policy and leadership.