Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in Congress, Dies at 49
The trailblazing former Utah representative passed away peacefully at home after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, leaving behind a legacy of service and unity.
- Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on March 23, 2025, at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, surrounded by family.
- Diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022, Love participated in a clinical trial at Duke University before her cancer stopped responding to treatment earlier this month.
- She represented Utah's 4th Congressional District from 2015 to 2019, making history in a predominantly white and conservative state.
- After leaving Congress, Love worked as a CNN commentator, a University of Sydney fellow, and shared reflective writings advocating for unity and compassion.
- Political leaders, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Mitt Romney, paid tribute to her groundbreaking career and enduring belief in the American dream.





























