Katie Wallace

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]

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.