Lydia Marie Edwards
Democratic · MA · Massachusetts State Senator for the Third Suffolk District
Lydia Edwards is the Third Suffolk state senator, a former Boston city councilor, attorney, and Massachusetts National Guard JAG officer. She prioritizes affordable housing, workers' rights, climate action, and equitable transit.
Where Lydia Marie Edwards stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 4 support
Filed a bill to simplify inclusionary zoning, the local rules that require new housing projects to set aside some units at below-market prices (Senate Bill 1441). A legislative committee reported favorably on it on September 15, 2025, sending it to the Senate budget-writing committee.
September 15, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Sponsored the HOMES Act (Senate Bill 956), proposing to let tenants seal old eviction court records so landlords cannot see them. In February 2024 it was folded into a new draft, House Bill 4356.
February 12, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
On January 27, 2021, Lydia Edwards voted yes on a Boston ordinance reauthorizing condominium protections.
January 27, 2021Supports Housing Affordability
Source: content.boston.gov
In 2018, Lydia Edwards co-sponsored a Boston ordinance that assisted older homeowners with property taxes; the City Council passed it and the mayor announced its signing on November 7.
November 7, 2018Supports Housing Affordability
Source: southbostontoday.com
Track record — General
General · 7 records
On May 8, 2026, Lydia Edwards was promoted to captain in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a Judge Advocate General officer.
May 8, 2026
Source: winthroptranscript.com
On January 15, 2026, Lydia Edwards voted to pass S.1948, An Act relative to veteran property tax work-off, to engrossment.
January 15, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
On September 18, 2025, Lydia Edwards endorsed Hannah Belcher for Winthrop Town Council president.
September 18, 2025
Source: winthroptranscript.com
Voted for a Massachusetts economic development law that funds infrastructure improvements, industry innovation, and job creation (House Bill 5100). The Senate passed it 39-1.
November 14, 2024
Source: malegislature.gov
On October 30, 2023, Lydia Edwards was sworn in as a Judge Advocate General in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
October 30, 2023
Source: reverejournal.com
On October 4, 2023, Lydia Edwards endorsed Revere City Councillor Marc Silvestri for re-election.
October 4, 2023
Source: reverejournal.com
On July 21, 2021, Lydia Edwards endorsed Michelle Wu for Boston mayor.
July 21, 2021
Source: wgbh.org
Past races Lydia Marie Edwards ran in:
- Senator in General Court - Third Suffolk District · November 3, 2026 · Third Suffolk District; Massachusetts · incumbent
- Senator in General Court - Third Suffolk District · September 1, 2026 · Third Suffolk District; Massachusetts · incumbent