Childhood and Education Journey of Mia Love in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 24, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Mia Love. From birth to education, explore key events.

Mia Love is a political commentator and former politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district from 2015 to 2019. As a Haitian American, she achieved several historic milestones, including being the first Black person elected to Congress from Utah, the first Haitian-American elected to Congress, and the first Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican. Her career highlights her unique position within the Republican Party and her groundbreaking achievements in Utah politics.

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December 6, 1975: Mia Love's Birth

On December 6, 1975, Ludmya "Mia" Love (née Bourdeau) was born. She later became a political commentator and U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district.

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December 1998: Marriage to Jason Love

In December 1998, Mia Love married Jason Love in Utah.

1998: Conversion to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

In 1998, after graduating from college, Mia Love joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

October 2012: Father States Mia's Birth Key to Citizenship

In an October 2012 interview, Mia Love's father said that Mia's birth as a U.S. citizen was key to him and his wife gaining permanent legal status and ultimately citizenship.

2012: Described as a Tea Party Conservative

In 2012, Mia Love was described as a Tea Party conservative, reflecting her belief that the federal government's power should decrease.

2014: Policy Positions Remained Fairly Constant

In 2014, The Washington Post noted that Mia Love's rhetoric from 2012 to 2014 had changed somewhat, even as her policy positions remained fairly constant.

2015: Article on Mia Love's Political Stance

In a 2015 article titled "How 'tea party' is Mia Love?", The Washington Post noted that Mia Love's rhetoric from 2012 to 2014 had changed somewhat, even as her policy positions remained fairly constant.

2017: Family Status

As of 2017, Jason and Mia Love had three children.

2020: Fellow at Georgetown University

In the fall of 2020, Mia Love was appointed a fellow of the institute of politics and public service at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.

February 2022: Diagnosis of Glioblastoma

In February 2022, Mia Love was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.

January 2023: Publication of memoir

In January 2023, Mia Love published her memoir, "Qualified: Finding Your Voice, Leading with Character, and Empowering Others," through Hachette Book Group.

Qualified: Finding Your Voice, Leading with Character, and Empowering Others

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August 2023: Enrollment in Immunotherapy Clinical Trial

By August 2023, Mia Love was enrolled in an immunotherapy clinical trial, and her tumor was shrinking.

March 1, 2025: Treatments No Longer Effective

On March 1, 2025, Mia Love's daughter announced that the treatments were no longer effective against the tumor, and the family was moving "from treatment to enjoying [their] remaining time with her".