First black Republican congresswoman dies

Mia Love, the first black Republican lawmaker in the United States, died at Utah 49, her family said.

She died peacefully on Sunday.

Love, the daughter of Haiti immigrants, represented Utah in the House of Representatives.

Her daughter Abigale said earlier this month that LOVE no longer responded to the treatment of brain cancer.

“Congratulations on her life and in the eyes of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped a mortal band.

Governor Spencer Cox, Governor Utah, has been praised for love, saying, “The true trail blazer and vision leader, Mia, inspired numerous Utas through the courage, grace, and unwavering faith in the American dream.

“Her legacy lasts and has a positive effect on our state. We will deeply miss her.”

Mia Love’s political career began in 2003 when Sarato took place at the Springs City Council and later became a 34 -year -old market.

In 2014, she was elected to the US House of Representatives. As the daughter of Haiti immigrants, she made history the first black Republican woman and served as two terms.

Four years later, her reelection bid ended with the defeat of Democratic competitor Ben Mac Adams.

Love was diagnosed in 2022 as a bridal carcular species, an aggressive and aggressive brain cancer and lived for 10-15 months.

Her death has been almost two weeks since his love. Opinion of Deseret News“It’s not about saying goodbye, but expressing my vivid wish for you and I know.”