Lucy M. Boyden (/bɒɪdən/ boy-den; 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.

Lucy Boyden
Boyden in 2024
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives for Lamoille District 3
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byLucy Rogers
Personal details
Born
Lucy M. Boyden

(2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 24)
Cambridge, Vermont, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Cambridge, Vermont
EducationLamoille Union High School
Alma materRoger Williams University (BS)
Websitelucyboydenvt.com

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

References

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