Lorena Austin | |
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| Member of the ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 Servingwith Seth Blattman | |
| Preceded by | Pamela Hannley |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Mesa,Arizona,U.S. |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
| Website | Campaign Website |
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Austin is a fifth-generation Arizonan,and a native of Mesa,Arizona. She attended Mesa Community College,and received her degree from Arizona State University. Austin has worked as a project manager for the Maricopa County Community College District. [1]
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