Kimberly Mata-Rubio Declares Candidacy for Uvalde Mayor After Tragic Mass Shooting Loss; Faces Seasoned Opponent on Nov. 7 Special Election

Kimberly Mata-Rubio, a 34-year-old mother of five and award-winning journalist, announces her mayoral candidacy in Uvalde, Texas, after losing her daughter in the 2022 mass shooting, focusing on gun violence prevention, and representing the underserved in the community.

A grieving mother, Kimberly Mata-Rubio, runs for Uvalde mayor, advocating for the underserved and gun violence prevention after losing her daughter in the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School. (PHOTO: BELatina)

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Tragedy Spurs Activism: Kimberly Mata-Rubio Announces Candidacy for Uvalde Mayor, Vowing to Amplify Voices of the Underserved on Nov. 7 Election

Kimberly Mata-Rubio, a 34-year-old mother of five and longtime Uvalde resident, has declared her candidacy for the mayoral seat of Uvalde, Texas, in the upcoming Nov. 7 special election.  According to People, Kimberly Mata-Rubio tragically lost her daughter, 10-year-old Alexandria “Lexi” Rubio, in the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in the same city. She aims to represent the underserved in the community and hopes to provide a platform for the voices that have long been unheard, as reported.

According to the report, Kimberly Mata-Rubio, an award-winning journalist and advertising executive for the Uvalde Leader-News, graduated from St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s degree in public history. Her decision to run for mayor comes as the current mayor, Don McLaughlin, a Republican who has held the position since 2014, is stepping down to pursue a U.S. House of Representatives seat.

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Kimberly Mata-Rubio’s Activism to End Gun Violence Fuels Candidacy for Uvalde Mayor; Historic Election Showdown Looms

The tragic loss of her daughter has spurred Kimberly Mata-Rubio into activism, marching in rallies and collaborating with elected officials to advocate for gun violence prevention, as reported. Reports further stated that in a heartfelt Twitter post on July 27, she expressed her grief for her daughter in a heartfelt Twitter post (currently X) on July 27 and her determination to honor Lexi’s memory through this action.

Kimberly Mata-Rubio’s candidacy holds historical significance as she could become the first woman and third Hispanic mayor in Uvalde’s history, according to the Uvalde Leader-News. Her platform centers on preventing further mass shootings, providing opportunities for children to grow up safely, and ensuring that parents need not endure the same pain she has experienced. People added that the sole remaining candidate, Cody Smith, currently serves as a senior vice president at the First State Bank of Uvalde and has prior experience as the city’s mayor from 2008 to 2012, as well as holding a city council position from 1995 to 2008. The upcoming election promises to be a pivotal moment in Uvalde’s history, with Cody Smith and Kimberly Mata-Rubio vying to lead the city in the aftermath of a tragic event that has deeply impacted the community.

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