Lorena Austin

Already a leader in her community, Lorena Austin is running for LD-9 to champion the needs of students and to fight for opportunity for all Arizonans. As a former student body president at Mesa Community College and an ASU graduate with honors, Lorena has worked in both the public and private sectors and with non-profits to improve educational opportunities for her community. With a unique combination of passion and experience, Lorena is ready to employ her strong work ethic and sense of service for her district for all of Arizona. 

• Ready to make education a priority at the state capitol and to increase funding for students and teachers
• Recognizes the importance of affordable housing for ensuring opportunity
• Determined to create good-paying, clean energy jobs and to protect access to clean water