Mayra Rivera-Vazquez
SC-01 Democratic nominee?
$55.4K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundCommunity organizer
Notable personal detailsMayra Rivera-Vazquez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (2026). Born in Puerto Rico, she has lived in the Lowcountry (Bluffton/Beaufort County area) for more than a decade and previously served as Second Vice Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Her professional background includes work as a community organizer, nonprofit adviser, and legal assistant at an immigration law firm, and she has described herself as a first-generation college graduate with degrees in economics and law.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports eliminating tax breaks for the wealthy, protecting Social Security, and investing federal resources in jobs, infrastructure, and education to help working families and small businesses. Advocates fair wages and targeted investments rather than tax cuts for the rich.
Healthcare
Mayra Rivera-Vázquez’s campaign platform lists improving health care services for veterans, fighting for affordable health care, and protecting reproductive freedom, but it does not provide detailed policy prescriptions (e.g., support for Medicare for All, a public option, or specific ACA changes).
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform including easing the path to citizenship for Dreamers and expanding legal pathways, while also endorsing "strong borders and smart policies."
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states support for "protecting reproductive freedom" as part of her campaign priorities, indicating support for reproductive rights and abortion access. The campaign website does not provide detailed policy limits or explicit language about codifying Roe or specific gestational restrictions.
Climate & Energy
Supports combating the climate crisis, protecting the Lowcountry’s coasts and waters from offshore drilling, and strengthening community resilience to flooding and climate impacts. Advocates for infrastructure and planning to make communities more climate-resilient.
News
Mayra Rivera-Vazquez is in the news because she is running in South Carolina’s crowded 1st Congressional District race for an open House seat. The district held its primary on June 9, but the summaries do not show who won or whether a runoff is needed. The race is being watched closely because the seat is open and expected to be highly competitive in the general election.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Mayra Rivera-Vazquez for SC-01 Democratic nominee?
Power4PuertoRico
Public endorsement
Power4PuertoRico endorsed Mayra Rivera-Vázquez for Congress.
Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora
Public endorsement
Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora endorsed Mayra Rivera-Vázquez for federal office.
March On PAC
Political organization
March On PAC endorsed Mayra Rivera-Vázquez for Congress.
South Carolina Democratic Party
Public figure
South Carolina Democratic Party endorsed Mayra Rivera-Vazquez.
Beaufort County Democratic Party
Public figure
Beaufort County Democratic Party endorsed Mayra Rivera-Vazquez.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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