South Carolina State Sen. Mia McLeod launched a gubernatorial campaign this week, thus becoming the first-ever Black woman to run for governor. “I want to be the person that is running not because I’m a woman, and not because I’m Black, but because I am so connected to and so much like the people that I represent,” McLeod told  the Associated Press prior to her Thursday campaign launch for 2022. “It’s a tremendous responsibility, but it’s one that I’m excited about.” The Democratic official is also hoping to end a 15-year period in South Carolina where Democrats have been shut out of elected offices. Thank you, South Carolina, for such a warm welcome today, as we kicked off our campaign for Governor! I'm so excited to have your love and support on this journey! Donate today and become a founding donor: https://t.co/YkRpzuGt4K pic.twitter.com/GZvU5oZto0 — Mia McLeod (@MiaforSC) June 4, 2021 While on a tour of her hometown of Bennettsville, about 100 miles away from the state capital,...