Lorena Austin is an American politician and Democratic member of the

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elected to represent District 9 in 2022.

Early life and education

Austin is a fifth-generation Arizonan, and a native of

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. She attended

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, and received her degree from

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. Austin has worked as a project manager for the Maricopa County Community College District.

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.

References

External links

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