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Lydia Edwards

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State Senator · District Third Suffolk · Massachusetts · Serving since 2023
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Lydia Edwards is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts State Senate representing the Third Suffolk District, serving since January 2023. Born in 1981, she is a lawyer and earned her degree from Washington College of Law. Before joining the state senate, she served on the Boston City Council representing the 1st district from 2018 to 2022, resigning at the end of April 2022.

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Years in office
3
Elections won
2
Bills sponsored
142
Cosponsored
574
Committees
8

Committee Assignments

8 committees · 2 leadership roles
chair·Judiciary
vice chair·Housing
member·Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
member·Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
member·Legislative Black and Latino Caucus
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
Massachusetts State Senate District Suffolk
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State
Population
177,196
Median HH Income
$102K
Unemployment
5.9%
Bachelor's+
48.0%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
35.6
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
13.4%
HS or Higher
86.7%
Median Home Value
$695K
Median Rent
$2,328/mo
Owner-Occupied
36.2%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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