Mia S. McLeod (born August 19, 1968)[1][2] is an independent American politician who served as a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district (Kershaw and Richland Counties) from 2017 until 2024.

McLeod serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology; Judiciary; Medical Affairs, Rules and Transportation Committees.

[22] In 2024, McLeod introduced the South Carolina Pro-Birth Accountability Act, which would provide additional support from the State for prenatal, intrapartal, and postpartal care.

[26][27][28][29][30][31][32] In January 2024, South Carolina House member Ivory Torrey Thigpen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 22.

Richland County Council member Overture Walker joined Thigpen and Elkins as candidates for the Democratic Primary nomination.

[44] In September 2023 it was announced that "The Sister Senators" had been selected to receive the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award.