Diana Gonzales Worthen

Diana Gonzales Worthen
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 9th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Preceded byDeAnna Hodges
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
Websitewww.dianaforarkansas.com

Diana Gonzales Worthen is an American former teacher and politician from Arkansas. In 2024, she was elected to represent the 9th district in the Arkansas House of Representatives, which contains part of Springdale. She is a Democrat.[1]

Personal life

Gonzales Worthen’s grandparents immigrated from Mexico.[2] She is the first Latina elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives. She is Catholic.[1]

Education

She graduated from Blinn Jr. College, University of Texas at Dallas, University of Houston, and the University of Arkansas.[1]

Family

She lives in Springdale with her husband. They have an adult daughter.[1]


References

  1. ^ a b c d https://www.arkansashouse.org/district/9
  2. ^ "State history made after election night seat flip in Springdale". 5newsonline.com. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.