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Mother of Uvalde victim runs for mayor to honor daughter and bring change

  • Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of a victim in the Robb Elementary School shooting, is running for mayor of Uvalde, Texas.
  • She aims to represent the underserved in her community and be a voice for change after the tragedy.
  • Mata-Rubio is an award-winning journalist and advocate for gun reform since her daughter's murder.
  • She wants to improve communication between the city, county, and schools and address issues like the class divide.
  • If elected, Mata-Rubio would be Uvalde's first woman and third Hispanic mayor.
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