Liz Boldon


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.

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.

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 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 For [the People Act|Freedom to Vote Act], two voting rights 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 Minnesota [House of Representatives] from 2021 to 2023.

Minnesota Senate

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