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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy.", "node": "society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.western-and-pacific-state-legislators.alpha-i-to-m", "markdown": "# Elda Luna-Nájera\n\nElda Luna-Nájera is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 22nd district.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) She was appointed to the seat by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy in Legislative District 22, restoring the House Democratic Caucus to 29 members.[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat) Before her legislative service, she served as President of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board.[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) |\n| Current office | Member, Arizona House of Representatives, District 22[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) |\n| Previous offices | President, Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nLuna-Nájera is a Democrat.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) Upon her appointment, the House Democratic Caucus returned to its full strength of 29 members.[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat)\n\n## Career\n\nLuna-Nájera is a licensed master social worker who has spent most of her professional career working with non-profits and public education.[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat) She served as President of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board, and in addition to that role she was the district's liaison for foster care and homeless education.[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat)\n\nThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed her to fill the vacant seat in Legislative District 22 of the Arizona House of Representatives.[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat) After the appointment, she said, \"I am honored and humbled by this opportunity. Serving as the LD22 House Representative is a responsibility I don't take lightly.\"[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat) She also said, \"I am excited to be a voice for my community and look forward to collaborating with my seatmates Democratic Leader Contreras and Senator Diaz to advance our district's priorities.\"[2](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat)\n\nIn the Arizona House, she serves as a member of the Health & Human Services Committee and the Ways & Means Committee, and as a member of the House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference and the House Ways & Means Committee of Reference.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nLuna-Nájera ran for a full term in the 2026 Arizona State House District 22 Democratic primary, held on July 21, 2026.[3](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/arizona-primary-election-d58078fb-b90b-40ee-b33e-31389d181fc1)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Health care and insurance\n\nLuna-Nájera serves on the House Health & Human Services Committee.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) Among the bills she sponsored are HB2292, concerning cancer screening coverage and gene mutation; HB2348, concerning behavioral health services and insurance coverage; HB2460, concerning eligibility for the children's health insurance program; and HB2461, concerning coverage for family and medical leave.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) She also sponsored HB2463, a repeal of a telemedicine abortion prohibition, and HB2464, a repeal of restrictions on mailing abortion medication.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281)\n\n### Education\n\nDrawing on her background in public education, Luna-Nájera sponsored HB2495, concerning full-day kindergarten students and ADM, and HB2498, concerning the school safety program and mental health.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) She also sponsored HB2500, concerning school mental health professionals and an academy, and HB2752, concerning a financial aid program and tuition surcharge.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281)\n\n### School safety\n\nIn the 57th [Legislature](https://www.edgepedia.org/legislature), Luna-Nájera co-sponsored HB 4109, which was introduced by Rep. [Lydia Hernandez](https://www.edgepedia.org/lydia-hernandez) as primary sponsor and requires Arizona school districts to adopt specific public safety policies.[4](https://myreptracker.com/arizona/legislators/az-house-22-elda-luna-najera/sponsored-bills) The bill's policies must clearly outline safety procedures, designate the superintendent as the responsible official, and mandate immediate notification to parents, staff, and law enforcement about life-threatening violence or weapons incidents on school property.[4](https://myreptracker.com/arizona/legislators/az-house-22-elda-luna-najera/sponsored-bills) Under the bill, superintendents must confiscate weapons used in such incidents and notify police, with retaliation against anyone reporting violations prohibited; failure to comply would result in felony charges, class 6 or 4 depending on injury, for superintendents or school board members.[4](https://myreptracker.com/arizona/legislators/az-house-22-elda-luna-najera/sponsored-bills)\n\n### Housing\n\nLuna-Nájera sponsored several housing-related bills: HB2443, concerning a housing trust fund and unclaimed property; HB2445, concerning tax deed sales and affordable housing; and HB2444, a repeal concerning local planning and residential housing.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281) She also sponsored HB2780, concerning landlord-tenant evictions for cause, and HB2781, concerning the landlord-tenant act and the attorney general.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281)\n\n### Other legislation\n\nAmong her other sponsored bills are HB2293, setting a minimum age for tobacco products and vaping; HB2359, concerning conversion therapy funding and prohibitions for minors; HB2336, creating Native American veteran special plates; HB2476, an appropriation for a water conservation grant fund; HB2533, concerning workers' rights and public health emergencies; and HB2734, concerning perimenopause and menopause education.[1](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Elda Luna-Nájera, Arizona House of Representatives](https://www.azleg.gov/house-member/?legislature=56&session=127&legislator=2281)\n2. [Press Release: Dr. Elda Luna-Nájera appointed to fill vacant LD 22 seat](https://www.azhousedemocrats.com/post/press-release-dr-elda-luna-n%C3%A1jera-appointed-to-fill-vacant-ld-22-seat)\n3. [Arizona Primary Election, July 21, 2026, BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/arizona-primary-election-d58078fb-b90b-40ee-b33e-31389d181fc1)\n4. 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