| State house | Arizona |
|---|---|
| District | 19th |
| Term start | January 14, 2013 |
| Term end | January 14, 2019 |
| Successor | Lorenzo Sierra |
| Alongside | Diego Espinoza |
| Birth date | October 23, 1986 (age 39) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
| Website | [1] |
Mark Cardenas (born October 23, 1986) is a former Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, serving from 2013 to 2019. Before serving in the legislature, Cardenas was a soldier (serving in the Iraq War)[1] and an accountant. He also serves on the Estrella Village Planning Committee.[2] In 2013, Cardenas spent a week living on the street to raise money for a transitional-living facility for female veterans.[1]
References
- ^ Hendley, Matthew (10 September 2013). "Mark Cardenas, State Lawmaker, Living on the Streets of Phoenix This Week". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ^ "Phoenix Arizona Election Questionnaire for State Legislature, MARK A. CARDENAS". AZCentral.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.