Elda Luna-Nájera
Elda Luna-Nájera earned a bachelor's and a graduate degree from Arizona State University along with a doctorate in social work from the University of Southern California. Her career experience includes working as a social worker. She also served as the president of the Tolleson Union High School District.
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Campaign priorities: “Representative Luna-Nájera is running to continue representing LD 22 because she believes our families deserve more. As a mother of five, she knows firsthand that our children need better opportunities and a brighter future. District 22 deserves a leader who understands the daily realities of its people.”
(Ballotpedia (Campaign themes)) Betsy Munoz
Betsy Munoz ( Democratic Party ) is running for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 22 . She advanced from the Democratic primary on July 21, 2026 .
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Education: “I'm a champion for public education, immigrant rights advocate, and a fighter for working families. I'm focused on expanding opportunity and protecting our community.”
(Campaign website) Education: “Betsy Muñoz is a proud Latina who was born and raised in Arizona, in the cities of Tolleson and West Phoenix. She is the daughter of immigrants and a product of our local public schools.”
(Campaign website) Education: “Muñoz's experience in education has fueled her passion to run as she has witnessed the gaps in our public education system and its effect on our communities. Her aim is to ensure our students, families, and community are at the forefront of conversations at the state legislature.”
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