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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>State Senator Mia McLeod, a Democratic candidate for Governor, has chosen Beaufort’s Mayra Rivera-Vazquez as her Voter and Political Engagement Director.</p>
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<p>“I am pleased to announce the hiring of Mayra Rivera-Vazquez,” Sen. McLeod said in a release. “Mayra has a wealth of experience, and I’m so proud to have her on my team. I am committed to continuing to staff my campaign with South Carolinians who represent the diversity of our state.”</p>
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<p>Rivera-Vazquez, a Beaufort resident and Puerto Rico native, is a mother, organizer, and a longtime fixture in the community. As the former chair of the Beaufort County Democratic Party and a 2017 Clyburn Fellow, she brings more than a decade of experience to McLeod’s team.</p>
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<p>“Bringing in staffers who live in our communities and understand the issues important to everyday South Carolinians is a vital part of our campaign culture. Mayra’s passion and experience make her the best candidate for the job, and I look forward to working with her to activate a statewide coalition for the best candidate in this race,” campaign advisor Heidi Johnson-Young said.</p>
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<p>Rivera-Vazquez will oversee the campaign’s political outreach and implement its statewide field strategy.</p>
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<p>“This upcoming election is about leadership, Senator McLeod is the leader we need to bring our people together and make South Carolina a place where everyone can thrive,” Rivera-Vazquez said. “I am honored and humbled to join this extraordinary team and excited to fight for the values and issues that Senator McLeod championed throughout her political career.”</p>
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