SC-01 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundCommunity organizer
EducationBachelor’s degree in economics
Notable personal detailsMayra Rivera-Vazquez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. She has served in party leadership roles in South Carolina Democratic politics, including as second vice chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. She has worked as a community organizer, nonprofit adviser, and legal assistant in immigration law, and describes herself as a first-generation college graduate with training 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.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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