Early Life and Education of Lauren Boebert: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Lauren Boebert. A timeline of key moments.

Lauren Boebert is an American politician, businesswoman, and gun rights advocate. She serves as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district beginning in 2025, after representing the 3rd district from 2021 to 2025. Boebert previously owned Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, where employees openly carried firearms.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

December 19, 1986: Lauren Boebert's Birth

Lauren Boebert was born on December 19, 1986, in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

2001: Mother Registered as Republican

From 2001 to 2013, Boebert's mother was registered to vote in Colorado as a Republican.

2003: Moved to Rifle, Colorado

In 2003, Lauren Boebert and her family settled in Rifle, Colorado.

2004: Dropped Out of High School

In 2004, Lauren Boebert dropped out of high school during her senior year because she was pregnant.

2006: Registered as Democrat

In 2006, at the age of 19, Lauren Boebert registered to vote as a Democrat.

2007: Married Jayson Boebert

In 2007, Lauren Boebert married Jayson Boebert.

2008: Changed Affiliation to Republican

In 2008, Lauren Boebert changed her voter registration from Democrat to Republican.

2009: Became a Born-Again Christian

In 2009, according to Boebert, she became a born-again Christian.

2012: Jayson Boebert registered Boebert Consulting LLC.

In 2012, Jayson Boebert registered the company Boebert Consulting LLC.

2013: Mother Registered as Republican

From 2001 to 2013, Boebert's mother was registered to vote in Colorado as a Republican.

2013: Shooters Grill Opened

In 2013, Lauren Boebert and her husband opened Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, encouraging staff to openly carry firearms.

May 2014: Volunteered at Local Jail

In May 2014, Lauren Boebert started volunteering at a local jail, volunteering nine times between May 2014 and November 2016.

2015: Mother Registered as Democrat

From 2015 to 2020, Boebert's mother was registered to vote in Colorado as a Democrat.

2015: Boebert was detained at a music festival for disorderly conduct.

In 2015, Boebert was detained at a music festival for shouting at a group of people arrested for underage drinking, yelling that the arrest was unconstitutional, and claiming she had "friends at Fox News".

2015: Putters Restaurant Opened

In 2015, Lauren Boebert opened Putters restaurant on Rifle Creek Golf Course.

November 2016: Volunteered at Local Jail

In November 2016, Lauren Boebert finished volunteering at a local jail, volunteering nine times between May 2014 and November 2016.

December 2016: Putters Restaurant Sold

In December 2016, Lauren Boebert sold Putters restaurant on Rifle Creek Golf Course.

2016: Boebert was cited for careless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle.

In 2016, Boebert was cited for careless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle.

February 13, 2017: Boebert was arrested for failure to appear in court.

On February 13, 2017, Boebert was arrested and booked in Garfield County Jail for failure to appear in court on careless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle charges.

2017: Jayson Boebert started to provide drilling services to Terra Energy as an on-site drilling foreman.

Since 2017, Jayson Boebert has been providing drilling services as an on-site drilling foreman to Terra Energy.

2019: Jayson Boebert's income as a consultant for Terra Energy was $460,000.

In 2019, Boebert reported that her husband's income as a consultant for Terra Energy was $460,000.

2020: Mother Registered as Democrat

From 2015 to 2020, Boebert's mother was registered to vote in Colorado as a Democrat.

2020: Jayson Boebert's income as a consultant for Terra Energy was $478,000.

In 2020, Boebert reported that her husband's income as a consultant for Terra Energy was $478,000.

2020: GED Certificate

In 2020, Lauren Boebert earned a GED certificate, one month before her first election primary.

July 2022: Shooters Grill Closed

In July 2022, Shooters Grill closed because the new building owner opted not to renew the lease.

2022: Shooters Grill Ownership Ends

In 2022, Lauren Boebert ceased ownership of Shooters Grill, a restaurant where staff were encouraged to carry firearms openly.

2022: Boebert's second term election

In 2022, Lauren Boebert sought a second term representing Colorado's 3rd congressional district and defeated Adam Frisch by a narrow margin triggering an automatic recount.

May 11, 2023: Boebert filed for divorce from her husband, Jayson.

On May 11, 2023, Boebert filed for divorce from her husband, Jayson Boebert, citing "irreconcilable differences".

October 10, 2023: Boebert's divorce from her husband, Jayson, was finalized.

On October 10, 2023, Boebert's divorce from her husband, Jayson, was finalized.

April 3, 2024: Boebert was hospitalized and diagnosed with May–Thurner syndrome.

On April 3, 2024, Boebert was hospitalized after experiencing severe swelling in her left leg, where a CT scan revealed a blood clot. She underwent surgery to remove the clot and was diagnosed with May–Thurner syndrome.