Running for re-election for LD9 State House
Lorena Austin is a 5th generation Arizonan whose lifelong love for advocacy and leadership has been rooted in Mesa for almost a century. For over twenty years, Austin’s grandparents owned and operated Albert’s Market in Mesa, which served all residents including minorities residing in segregated neighborhoods. They proudly graduated from Mesa Community College as student body president and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University. Representative Austin is the first queer, Chicanx, non-binary legislator in the country and currently serves the residents of LD9 in West Mesa and Tempe.
Driven by their firsthand experience of the housing challenges in Mesa, Lorena is working to create more affordable housing options in their district. Their efforts include advocating for the construction of smaller, more affordable homes to address the pressing need for housing. Lorena’s advocacy extends to critical issues such as ensuring abortion access, preserving water supply, and expanding affordable housing options. Their fearlessness in confronting injustice and amplifying marginalized voices embodies her relentless pursuit of a fair and inclusive society.
Check out Lorena’s website here!
