Mia Love, famously known as the first Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican, has passed away at the age of 49. Her legacy as a trailblazer and a beacon of hope will be remembered by patriots across the nation.
In a heartfelt announcement on the X platform, Love’s family expressed their gratitude for the profound influence she had on their lives, confirming her peaceful passing after a long battle with brain cancer:
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.
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.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox expressed his sorrow, emphasizing her enduring legacy of service and dedication:
We are heartbroken at this news. From the time we were mayors together I could always count on Mia as a true friend. Her legacy of service inspired all who knew her. We pray for her family and mourn with them.
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox)
March 24, 2025
Mia Love, born Ludmya Bourdeau in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrant parents, embarked on her journey to Utah in the late 1990s, where she soon dedicated herself to public service. Her political career began on the Saratoga Springs City Council, eventually rising to the position of mayor.
In 2014, Love shattered glass ceilings by becoming the first Black Republican woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Utah’s 4th congressional district. Throughout her two terms, she was a steadfast conservative voice, though she sometimes critiqued Trump’s policies.
Unfortunately, in the 2018 midterms, she lost her seat to Salt Lake County’s Democratic Mayor Ben McAdams. Nevertheless, Love remained an influential voice in political commentary. She passionately supported President Trump’s re-election campaign, asserting that he and J.D. Vance had a “passionate vision of an American revival that enables all Americans to pursue their dreams.”
After this past week, I’m all in on team Trump/Vance! They have a passionate vision of an American revival that enables all Americans to pursue their dreams.
— Mia Love (@MiaBLove)
July 22, 2024
Mia Love leaves behind her husband, Jason, and their three children. Her legacy of courage, service, and unwavering dedication to conservative principles will continue to inspire future generations.
