Lucy Boyden

Lucy M. Boyden (/ˈbɔɪdən/ BOY-dən; 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
Incumbent
Assumed office January 4, 2023
Preceded by	Lucy Rogers
Personal details
Born	Lucy M. Boyden (2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 25) Cambridge, Vermont, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Cambridge, Vermont
Education	Lamoille Union High School
Alma mater	Roger Williams University (BS)
Website	lucyboydenvt.com

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]