Lydia Marie Edwards
Democratic · MA · Massachusetts State Senator, Third Suffolk District
Lydia Marie Edwards is a Massachusetts state senator and attorney. She previously served on the Boston City Council and worked in housing-stability and legal-services roles.
Track record
Housing Affordability
· 4 records
Lydia Edwards sponsored S.1441 on inclusionary zones in affordable housing; it was reported favorably to Senate Ways and Means on September 15, 2025.
September 15, 2025For
Source: malegislature.gov · researched July 14, 2026
Lydia Edwards sponsored S.956, an eviction-sealing bill; on February 12, 2024, it was accompanied by new draft H.4356.
February 12, 2024For
Source: malegislature.gov · researched July 14, 2026
On January 27, 2021, Lydia Edwards voted yes on a Boston ordinance reauthorizing condominium protections.
January 27, 2021For
Source: content.boston.gov · researched July 14, 2026
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, 2018For
Source: southbostontoday.com · researched July 14, 2026
General
· 9 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 · researched July 14, 2026
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 · researched July 14, 2026
On September 18, 2025, Lydia Edwards endorsed Hannah Belcher for Winthrop Town Council president.
September 18, 2025
Source: winthroptranscript.com · researched July 14, 2026
On June 1, 2025, a public announcement identified Lydia Edwards as chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary for the 194th Massachusetts Legislative Session.
June 1, 2025
Source: lydiaedwards.org · researched July 14, 2026
On November 14, 2024, Lydia Edwards voted to enact H.5100, An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts economic leadership.
November 14, 2024
Source: malegislature.gov · researched July 14, 2026
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 · researched July 14, 2026
On October 4, 2023, Lydia Edwards endorsed Revere City Councillor Marc Silvestri for re-election.
October 4, 2023
Source: reverejournal.com · researched July 14, 2026
On January 26, 2022, after a Boston City Council meeting was disrupted by maskless protesters, Lydia Edwards offered to speak with the group for 20 minutes.
January 26, 2022
Source: boston.com · researched July 14, 2026
On July 21, 2021, Lydia Edwards endorsed Michelle Wu for Boston mayor.
July 21, 2021
Source: wgbh.org · researched July 14, 2026
Elections
- Senator in General Court - Third Suffolk District · September 1, 2026 · Third Suffolk District; Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.