Anna Paulina Luna is an American politician and Air Force veteran currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Florida's 13th congressional district. As a member of the Republican Party, she is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress from Florida. Prior to her political career, Luna served in the military, contributing to her background and shaping her political views. She is a rising figure within the Republican party and a vocal voice on various issues.
1954: Grandfather immigrated to Canada
In 1954, Heinrich Mayerhofer, Luna's grandfather, identified as Catholic when he immigrated to Canada.
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May 6, 1989: Anna Paulina Luna's Birth
On May 6, 1989, Anna Paulina Luna, born Anna Paulina Mayerhofer, entered the world. She would later serve in the United States House of Representatives.
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1989: Anna Paulina Mayerhofer's Birth
In 1989, Anna Paulina Mayerhofer was born in Santa Ana, California, to George Mayerhofer and Monica Todd, marking the beginning of her life.
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2009: Enlistment in the U.S. Air Force
In 2009, Anna Paulina Luna began her service as an airfield management specialist in the U.S. Air Force, marking the start of her military career.
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July 2010: "Burglary not in progress"
In July 2010, a Warrensburg Police Department report described the incident as a "burglary not in progress".
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2013: Featured in Sport Illustrated
In 2013, Anna Paulina Luna was featured on Sport Illustrated's online site, marking an early step in her modeling career.
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2014: Appearance in Maxim Magazine
In 2014, Anna Paulina Luna appeared as a swimsuit model in Maxim magazine, contributing to her growing public profile.
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2014: End of Active Duty in the U.S. Air Force
In 2014, Anna Paulina Luna concluded her active duty service in the U.S. Air Force, marking the end of a significant phase in her life.
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2015: Registered to vote as White
In 2015, Luna registered to vote and marked her ethnicity as "White, not of Hispanic origin."
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2017: Graduation from the University of West Florida
In 2017, Anna Paulina Luna graduated from the University of West Florida, marking a significant milestone in her education.
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2017: Earned Bachelor of Science in biology
In 2017, Luna earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of West Florida, marking an achievement in her academic career.
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November 2018: Fox News Segment Controversy
In November 2018, Anna Paulina Luna made controversial remarks on a Fox News segment, comparing Hillary Clinton to herpes, which led to apologies from the network.
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2018: Decision to Run for Congress
In 2018, Anna Paulina Luna decided to run for Congress, marking the beginning of her serious pursuit of a political career.
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September 2019: Entered Republican Primary
In September 2019, Luna entered the Republican primary for Florida's 13th congressional district, a significant step in her campaign.
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November 2019: Endorsement by Matt Gaetz
In November 2019, Anna Paulina Luna received the endorsement of Matt Gaetz, boosting her campaign efforts.
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2019: Took Maternal Grandmother's Maiden Name
In 2019, Anna Paulina Luna took her maternal grandmother's maiden name, Luna, to represent her Hispanic heritage, a decision that coincided with her describing herself as Hispanic.
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2019: Claims of a home invasion
In 2019, Luna said that she suffered "enduring trauma" after experiencing a "home invasion" by her landlord at 4 a.m. while stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, though details of the incident are disputed.
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March 2020: Ballistic Magazine Cover
Luna appeared on the February/March 2020 cover of Ballistic magazine, which called her "DC's Next 2A Warrior", signifying her stance on Second Amendment rights.
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July 2020: House Purchase in St. Petersburg
In July 2020, Anna Paulina Luna and her husband purchased a house in St. Petersburg, near MacDill Air Force Base, aligning with her husband's military station.
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September 2020: Threatened to Sue Twitter
In September 2020, Luna threatened to sue Twitter for refusing to verify her account, alleging "political prejudice" and calling it "election meddling."
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October 2020: Filed Complaint with the FEC
In October 2020, Luna's campaign filed a complaint with the FEC over Twitter's refusal to verify Luna's account, claiming a violation of the equal time rule.
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November 2020: Alleged Censorship of Americans
In November 2020, Luna alleged censorship of Americans through the Jira project management platform.
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2020: Luna surname chosen
By 2020, Anna Paulina Luna and her mother chose the Luna surname as "an homage" to that same woman's maiden name.
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2020: Sought stalking injunction against her uncle
During her first campaign for Congress in 2020, Luna unsuccessfully sought a stalking injunction request against her uncle, Edward Mayerhofer, after he questioned her biography on social media.
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2020: Appearance at We Build the Wall Event
In 2020, Anna Paulina Luna appeared at a We Build the Wall event as vice president of Bienvenido, highlighting her involvement in conservative Hispanic outreach.
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2020: Unsuccessful Congressional Run
In 2020, Anna Paulina Luna ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. House, a notable event in her early political career.
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2020: Claims about family ancestry
In 2020, Luna claimed that her "entire mother's side of the family and father's side of the family on both sides are from Mexico", despite evidence to the contrary.
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2020: Claims of Voter Fraud
In 2020, Luna stated that she believes that President Trump won that election and voter fraud occurred.
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June 2021: Stalking Injunction Granted
In June 2021, Anna Paulina Luna was granted a temporary stalking injunction against her primary opponent, William Braddock, after threats were made against her.
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June 2022: Claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election
In June 2022, Luna asserted that President Trump won the 2020 election and that voter fraud occurred, reflecting her stance on the election results.
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August 2022: Supports ban on U.S. oil exports
In an August 2022 interview, Luna said that she would support a ban on U.S. oil exports to increase the domestic oil supply.
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2022: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
In 2022, Anna Paulina Luna was elected as the U.S. representative for Florida's 13th congressional district, marking a significant achievement in her political career.
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2022: Election to Congress
In 2022, Anna Paulina Luna was successfully elected to Congress with the support of Donald Trump, marking a significant triumph in her political career.
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January 2023: Voted Against Kevin McCarthy
During the January 2023 Speaker of the House election, Luna voted against Kevin McCarthy on the first 11 ballots, choosing instead to nominate Representatives Jim Jordan and Byron Donalds.
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January 2023: Speaker of the House Vote
In January 2023, Anna Paulina Luna supported Jim Jordan and Byron Donalds for Speaker of the House of Representatives, a key event in her early congressional activity.
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February 8, 2023: Allegations of Censorship at House Oversight Committee Hearing
During a combative House Oversight Committee hearing on February 8, 2023, Luna alleged that Twitter, the federal government, and leftist nonprofits jointly censored Americans in November 2020, potentially violating the First Amendment.
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February 2023: Wore AR-15 Lapel Pins
In February 2023, Anna Paulina Luna was seen wearing AR-15 rifle lapel pins along with several other members of Congress, symbolizing her stance on gun rights.
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May 2023: Co-sponsored impeachment resolutions
In May 2023, Luna co-sponsored resolutions by Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI director Christopher Wray, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and U.S. attorney for D.C. Matthew M. Graves.
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May 2023: Sponsored resolution to remove Adam Schiff
In May 2023, Luna sponsored a resolution to have Adam Schiff removed from Congress and fined $16 million, marking a significant action in her congressional activities.
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June 2023: Sponsored resolution to censure Adam Schiff
In June 2023, Luna sponsored a resolution censuring Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, which the House agreed to with a vote of 213-209.
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August 27, 2023: Birth of her son
On August 27, 2023, Anna Paulina Luna announced that she gave birth to a son, marking a significant personal life event.
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2023: Authored Christian children's book
In 2023, Luna authored the Christian children's book, "The Legend of Naranja", which suggests that Biden stole the 2020 election, further highlighting her views on the election.
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2023: Votes on Military Aid and Munitions
In 2023, Luna voted for a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine and for a moratorium on aid to Ukraine, indicating her stance on foreign policy.
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2023: Voted Against Fiscal Responsibility Act
In 2023, Luna was among the 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House, marking her stance on fiscal policy.
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April 2024: Voted against military aid package for Ukraine
In April 2024, Luna voted against the $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine, showcasing her stance on international aid.
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July 10, 2024: Privileged Resolution on Merrick Garland
On July 10, 2024, Luna brought forward a privileged resolution to have U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland found in inherent contempt of Congress, though the measure ultimately failed to pass.
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January 2025: Introduced bill to add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore
In January 2025, Luna introduced a bill proposing to add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore, marking a controversial and notable event.
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February 2025: Appointed to House Oversight Task Force
In February 2025, Luna was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to lead a House Oversight Task Force on declassification on federal secrets, leading to scrutiny after suggesting questioning of deceased Warren Commission members.
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