Lucy Boyden Explained

Lucy Boyden
Office:Member of the Vermont House of Representatives for Lamoille District 3
Termstart:January 4, 2023
Predecessor:Lucy Rogers
Birth Name:Lucy M. Boyden
Birth Place:Cambridge, Vermont, U.S.
Birth Date:1 May 2000
Education:Lamoille Union High School
Alma Mater:Roger Williams University (BS)
Residence:Cambridge, Vermont
Party:Democratic

Lucy M. Boyden (; born May 1, 2000) is an American politician serving as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives for Lamoille District 3, which encompasses Cambridge, Jeffersonville, and Waterville. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1] [2] Boyden is among the youngest U.S. state legislators.

Early life and education

Boyden was born May 1, 2000, in Cambridge, Vermont, to Mark and Lauri Anne Boyden. She is the fifth generation to grow up on the Boyden family farm founded in 1914.[3] She has one older sister. She graduated from Lamoille Union High School in 2018 and summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.[4]

Career

During her formative years, Boyden worked as a stable hand on the family farm. After graduating from college, she worked in content management for Wex before becoming a state legislator.[5]

Politics

Boyden defeated Republican nominee Rebecca Pitre the general election on November 8, 2022, and took office on January 4, 2023.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vermont House of Representatives Lamoille-3 District . 2023-04-13 . Ballotpedia . en.
  2. Web site: Writer . Aaron Calvin Staff . Legislature's youngest heads to Montpelier . 2023-04-13 . Vermont Community Newspaper Group . 8 December 2022 . en.
  3. Web site: Farm Wedding Venue in Vermont . 2023-04-13 . The Barn at Boyden Farm . en-US.
  4. Web site: Representative Lucy Boyden . 2023-04-13 . legislature.vermont.gov.
  5. Web site: Meet Lucy . 2023-04-13 . Lucy Boyden for VT House . en-US.
  6. Web site: Miller . Photo by Gordon . Lucy Boyden . 2023-04-13 . Vermont Community Newspaper Group . 10 November 2022 . en.
  7. Web site: Representative Lucy Boyden . 2023-04-13 . legislature.vermont.gov.