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Liz Boldon

Liz Boldon

American politician and nurse


Liz Boldon is a Minnesota politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party, she represents District 25, which includes much of Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota.

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Early life and education

Boldon was born in Waterloo, Iowa. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Allen College and a Master of Science in nursing education from the University of Phoenix.[1]

Career

Since 2002, Boldon has worked as a nurse at the Mayo Clinic.[2]

Boldon was one of 200 activists who were arrested in November 2021 in Washington, D.C., for blocking a sidewalk near the White House at a protest in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Freedom to Vote Act, two voting-right bills. The demonstration was organized by the League of Women Voters, People For the American Way, and Declaration for American Democracy. Boldon was issued a $50 citation, which she paid.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Boldon served in the Minnesota House of Representatives between 2021 and 2023, succeeding Duane Sauke.[4]

Minnesota Senate

Boldon succeeded retiring State Senator Dave Senjem in the 2022 election, defeating Republican Ken Navitsky 59%-39%. She is currently serving as Assistant Majority Leader in the 93rd Minnesota Legislature.


References

  1. "Rep. Liz Boldon (25B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  2. "Liz Boldon for MN House District 25B". MN350 Action. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  3. "Liz Boldon". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-04.

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