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.

Elda Luna-Nájera
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
March 1, 2024
Serving with Lupe Contreras
Preceded byLeezah Sun
Personal details
BornArizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationArizona State University
University of Southern California

Life

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "Board Appoints New District 22 Legislator". Marcopia County. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Thorington, Jakob (February 26, 2024). "House Democrats back to full strength after Luna-Nájera appointment". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  4. ^ Staahl, Derek (2024-08-10). "Claims of sexual harassment loom over Tolleson school board meeting". www.azfamily.com. Retrieved 2024-08-11.