Lorena Austin
American politician
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Lorena Austin is an American politician and Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives elected to represent District 9 in 2022.
Lorena Austin | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pamela Hannley |
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| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
| Website | Campaign Website |
Early life and education
Austin is a fifth-generation Arizonan, and a native of Mesa, Arizona. They attended Mesa Community College, and received their degree from Arizona State University. Austin has worked as a project manager for the Maricopa County Community College District.[1]
Austin is non-binary and Native American.[2]
Elections
- 2022 Austin and Seth Blattman were unchallenged in the Democratic Primary, and they went on to defeat Republican nominees Kathy Pearce and Mary Ann Mendoza in the general election.[3]
