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Maricopa County Young Democrats

Maricopa County Young Democrats Endorsements

The Maricopa County Young Democrats (MCYD) is a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering individuals under 40 through civic engagement, community organizing, and political advocacy. MCYD works to amplify the voices of young people in Maricopa County, building political power and fostering a new generation of leaders committed to shaping a brighter future for the community.

Legislative District 9

Rep. Lorena Austin is a fifth-generation Arizonan, community organizer, and former educator from Mesa who was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2022, where they sit on the Arizona State House Commerce and Appropriations committees and serve as Secretary of the Latino Caucus and the LGBTQ+ Caucus. In the legislature, they have fought to protect access to abortion, invest in affordable housing, and expand access to higher education. In 2024, Austin also secured legislation to provide a $40 million investment in tuition aid for Arizonans. If re-elected, they pledge to continue fighting for public education funding, voting rights, reproductive rights, housing, and water conservation, and to continue to combat the multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the Legislature. Rep. Austin is the first nonbinary legislator in Arizona, and the first Chicane nonbinary legislator in the country. They are endorsed by Planned Parenthood, Moms Demand Action, Our Voice Our Vote, HRC, AEA, AFL-CIO, ArMPAC, Climate Cabinet, Working Families Party, EMILY's List, NARAL, Forward Majority, and many others.

Rep. Lorena Austin is a fifth-generation Arizonan, community organizer, and former educator from Mesa who was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2022, where they sit on the Arizona State House Commerce and Appropriations committees and serve as Secretary of the Latino Caucus and the LGBTQ+ Caucus. In the legislature, they have fought to protect access to abortion, invest in affordable housing, and expand access to higher education. In 2024, Austin also secured legislation to provide a $40 million investment in tuition aid for Arizonans. If re-elected, they pledge to continue fighting for public education funding, voting rights, reproductive rights, housing, and water conservation, and to continue to combat the multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the Legislature. Rep. Austin is the first nonbinary legislator in Arizona, and the first Chicane nonbinary legislator in the country. They are endorsed by Planned Parenthood, Moms Demand Action, Our Voice Our Vote, HRC, AEA, AFL-CIO, ArMPAC, Climate Cabinet, Working Families Party, EMILY's List, NARAL, Forward Majority, and many others.

City of Phoenix, District 7

Anna Hernandez is a strong leader and effective community organizer. As a state senator, she led the way in passing legislation to make housing more affordable for Arizonans. She is a problem solver who will bring a unique perspective and history of passing bipartisan solutions to this office. If elected, Hernandez pledges to address housing affordability and the climate crisis, and to approach public safety by addressing the root causes of crime. Her vision is to strengthen community engagement to create a more equitable and vibrant city.

Anna Hernandez is a strong leader and effective community organizer. As a state senator, she led the way in passing legislation to make housing more affordable for Arizonans. She is a problem solver who will bring a unique perspective and history of passing bipartisan solutions to this office. If elected, Hernandez pledges to address housing affordability and the climate crisis, and to approach public safety by addressing the root causes of crime. Her vision is to strengthen community engagement to create a more equitable and vibrant city.