Liz Boldon is a

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politician serving as a member of the

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. A member of the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party, she represents District 25, which includes much of

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and

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Early life and education

Boldon was born in

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. She earned a

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from Allen College and a Master of Science in nursing education from the

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Career

Since 2002, Boldon has worked as a nurse at the Mayo Clinic. Boldon was one of 200 activists who were arrested in November 2021 in

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, for blocking a sidewalk near the

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at a protest in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and

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, 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.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Boldon served in the

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between 2021 and 2023, succeeding

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Minnesota Senate

Boldon succeeded retiring State Senator

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in the 2022 election, defeating

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Ken Navitsky 59%-39%. She is currently serving as Assistant Majority Leader in the 93rd Minnesota Legislature.

References

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