Elda Luna-Nájera
Elda Luna-Nájera | |
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| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office March 1, 2024 Serving with Lupe Contreras | |
| Preceded by | Leezah Sun |
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| Born | Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Arizona State University University of Southern California |
Elda Luna-Nájera is an American social worker and politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 22nd district since 2024.
Life
[edit]Luna-Nájera earned a master's in social work from the Arizona State University West campus.[1] She completed a doctorate in social work from the University of Southern California.[1]
In July 2016, Luna-Nájera joined the Agua Fria Union High School District where she manages social programs including mental health and foster care.[1] She joined the governing board of the Tolleson Union High School District in September 2020. By 2024, she was serving as its president.[2]
In February 2024, Luna-Nájera was selected by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to succeeded Leezah Sun as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 22nd district.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, she intends to run for reelection in the 2024 Arizona House of Representatives election.[3]
At a Tolleson Union High School District board meeting in August 2024, superintendent Jeremy Calles accused board president Luna-Najera of sexual harassment and claimed the board was retaliating by considering his termination. After a closed session, no action was taken. The board acknowledged an ongoing investigation but withheld further comments.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Board Appoints New District 22 Legislator". Marcopia County. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ a b O'Sullivan, Serena (February 26, 2024). "Elda Luna-Nájera will fill Leezah Sun's vacant seat in Arizona House of Representatives". KTAR-FM.
- ^ Thorington, Jakob (February 26, 2024). "House Democrats back to full strength after Luna-Nájera appointment". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Staahl, Derek (2024-08-10). "Claims of sexual harassment loom over Tolleson school board meeting". www.azfamily.com. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- Living people
- American social workers
- Democratic Party members of the Arizona House of Representatives
- Arizona State University alumni
- University of Southern California alumni
- School board members in Arizona
- Women state legislators in Arizona
- 21st-century Arizona politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American legislators
- Hispanic and Latino American women in politics