Early Life and Education of Lauren Boebert: A Complete Timeline

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

Lauren Boebert is an American politician and businesswoman, currently serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district (since 2025) after representing the 3rd district (2021-2025). Known for her strong conservative views and gun rights advocacy, she previously owned Shooters Grill in Rifle, Colorado, where employees were encouraged to openly carry firearms. Her political career has been marked by controversial statements and a focus on issues related to gun ownership, conservative values, and limited government.

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

December 19, 1986: Lauren Boebert's birth

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

2001: Mother's Republican Registration

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

2003: Move to Rifle, Colorado

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

2004: High School Dropout

In 2004, Lauren Boebert dropped out of high school during her senior year.

2006: Registered as Democrat

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

2007: Marriage to Jayson Boebert

In 2007, Lauren Boebert married Jayson Boebert.

2008: Party Affiliation Change

In 2008, Lauren Boebert changed her party affiliation to Republican.

2009: Born-Again Christian

In 2009, Lauren Boebert became a born-again Christian while attending a church in Glenwood Springs.

2013: Mother's Republican Registration Ends

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

May 2014: Jail Volunteering

Starting in May 2014, Lauren Boebert volunteered at a local jail.

2015: Mother's Democratic Registration

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

November 2016: End of Recorded Jail Volunteering

Ending in November 2016, Lauren Boebert volunteered at a local jail.

2020: Mother's Democratic Registration Ends

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

2020: GED Certificate

In 2020, Lauren Boebert earned a GED certificate.

2022: Boebert says "we are in the last of the last days"

In late 2022, Lauren Boebert told audiences, "we are in the last of the last days", and that they would have a role in "ushering in the second coming of Jesus".

May 11, 2023: Boebert files for divorce from her husband

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

October 10, 2023: Boebert's divorce is finalized

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

April 3, 2024: Boebert hospitalized with blood clot

On April 3, 2024, Lauren Boebert was hospitalized after feeling severe swelling in her left leg and was diagnosed with a blood clot and May–Thurner syndrome.