Katie Wallace

Katie Wallace is an American politician and political organizer from Longmont, Colorado. A Democrat, Wallace currently represents Colorado's 17th Senate district, which covers eastern Boulder County, southwestern Weld County, and northwestern Broomfield County. Wallace was selected by vacancy committee to represent the district following the resignation of Sonya Jaquez Lewis.

Background

Wallace began her political career as a field organizer for Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign. 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.

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.
Wallace will be eligible for reelection in 2026.