Senator Mia McLeod Filed for Gubernatorial Run

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Democratic candidate for Governor, Senator Mia McLeod, last week secured her place on the ballot of the Democratic Primary on June 14th. 

“Being the first Black woman to announce and run for Governor isn’t something I take lightly. For so long the good ol boys have run this state.  Change is coming to South Carolina and she looks a lot like me,” Senator Mia McLeod said. “For too long our state has suffered from Republican mismanagement and neglect.  I come from Bennettsville, South Carolina, a small town that bore the worst of our current Governor’s inattention. When elected, I will work with the General Assembly to make South Carolina a place where everyone can thrive, especially the rural and sometimes forgotten parts of our beautiful state.”

McLeod makes history as the first Black woman to announce and file for a Gubernatorial run in South Carolina.  As one of five women currently serving in the South Carolina Senate, McLeod is no stranger to making history.

McLeod’s 12 years of experience in the South Carolina legislature was preceded by her service in both Republican and Democratic administrations within our state’s executive branch.  Having served in both Republican and Democratic administrations within our state’s executive and legislative branches, Mia is the only qualified candidate in this primary with state government experience. She’s also a former college educator and Chief Executive Officer of her own company.

“I am a Mia supporter because I know she has the experience we need for South Carolina– to help move us forward.  For God knows how many years we’ve only gone backward and it’s time to put someone in office who’s gonna move us forward,” Stacey Mars, a supporter from Greenville, South Carolina said.

Senator McLeod faces a Democratic primary on June 14th. Mcleod is the only Democratic candidate in this race that supports a minimum wage of at least $15. Her platform speaks to the lives of working South Carolinians and has earned support from a diverse coalition across the state.

“With Mia on the ballot in November, South Carolinians will have the opportunity to elect a true leader with values that speak to the heart of our state,” Senate Minority Leader, Senator Brad Hutto said.  “She’s the leader we need.”

Before filing, Senator McLeod secured a lengthy list of legislative supporters. When asked about her colleagues, she said, “We may not always agree or be aligned on every issue, but my legislative colleagues know that I’m a fierce advocate for the people of South Carolina and I’m grateful to have their prayers, encouragement, and support.”

Senator Mia McLeod’s growing list of legislative supporters:

Senator Margie Bright Matthews

(SD 45)

Senator Mike Fanning (SD 17)

Senator Brad Hutto (SD 40)

Senator Darrell Jackson (SD 21)

Senator Thomas McElveen (SD 35)

Senator Kent Williams (SD 30)

Former Senators include:

Sen. Maggie Glover

Sen. Floyd Nicholson

Sen. Kay Patterson

Representative Terry Alexander (HD 59)

Representative Carl Anderson (HD 103)

Representative Justin Bamberg (HD 90)

Representative Beth Bernstein (HD 78)

Representative Wendy Brawley (HD 70)

Representative Bill Clyburn (HD 82)

Representative Chandra Dillard (HD 23)

Representative Kambrell Garvin (HD 77)

Representative Chris Hart (HD 73)

Representative Pat Henegan  (HD 54)

Representative Leon Howard (HD 76)

Representative Jermaine Johnson

(HD 80)

Representative Kimberly Johnson

(HD 64)

Representative John King (HD 49)

Representative Roger Kirby (HD 61)

Representative Annie McDaniel (HD 41)

Representative Cezar McKnight

(HD 101)

Representative JA Moore (HD 15)

Representative Chardale Murray

(HD 116)

Representative Rosalyn Henderson-Myers

(HD 31)

Representative Russell Ott (HD 93)

Representative Anne Parks (HD 12)

Representative Marvin Pendarvis

(HD 113)

Representative Michael Rivers (HD 121)

Representative Seth Rose (HD 72)

Representative Leola Robinson Simpson (HD 25)

Representative Ivory Thigpen (HD 79)

Representative David Weeks (HD 51)

Representative Shedron Williams

(HD 122)

Former Representatives include:

Rep. Anton Gunn

Rep. Mandy Powers-Norrell

Rep. Seth Whipper

Her non-legislator endorsements include:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Care in Action (domestic workers)

The Collective PAC

Higher Heights

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)

Kenny Riley, Vice President, ILA

Charles Brave, President, SC AFL-CIO & ILA Local 1422

Our Revolution South Carolina

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