Katie Wallace

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Katie Wallace
Member of the Colorado Senate
from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 21, 2025
Preceded bySonya Jaquez Lewis
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
University of Colorado Boulder

Katie Wallace is an American politician and political organizer from Longmont, Colorado. A Democrat, Wallace currently represents Colorado's 17th Senate district. Wallace was selected by vacancy committee to represent the district following the resignation of Sonya Jaquez Lewis.[1]

Background

Wallace began her political career as a field organizer for Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign.[2] Wallace, worked for the campaign arm of the Colorado Senate Democrat Caucus and as a federal policy advisor to U.S. Representative Joe Neguse. She has also served in the office of U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo, and served as a legislative aide for the Colorado General Assembly.[1][3][4]

Electoral history

Wallace was selected by vacancy committee to represent the 17th district following the resignation of Sonya Jaquez Lewis. Wallace received 60% of the vacancy committee vote in the first round of voting.[1]

Wallace will be eligible for reelection in 2026.

Legislative record

On March 18, 2026, Wallace voted against a bill that would require jail time for people convicted of sexually assaulting children, during consideration in the Colorado legislature.[5] [6]

References

  1. Paul, Jesse (March 19, 2025). "Katie Wallace selected by Democratic vacancy committee to replace Colorado senator who resigned amid controversy". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  2. Wilson, Sara. "Katie Wallace picked to replace Sonya Jaquez Lewis in Colorado Senate • Colorado Newsline". Colorado Newsline. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  3. Goodland, Marianne (March 18, 2025). "Boulder County Democrats choose Katie Wallace to replace former Sen. Jaquez Lewis". Colorado Politics. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  4. Birkeland, Bente (March 19, 2025). "Political organizer selected to replace Sonya Jaquez Lewis in state senate". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  5. "Committee Meeting Hearing Items". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  6. "Four Colorado Lawmakers Oppose Bill Mandating Jail Time". WABC Radio. March 19, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.